University of Hull

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

Explore the powerful connection between psychology and business. On this innovative degree, you’ll study how people think, feel, and behave - and how those insights can be applied to management, marketing, leadership, and workplace culture. You’ll cover the core areas of psychology - including cognition, social behaviour, personality, and research methods - alongside key business topics such as leadership, organisational behaviour, marketing, and human resource management.

It’s the perfect choice if you’re interested in how psychology drives success in business, or if you want to build a career that blends people skills with strategic thinking. Real-world application is built into every stage of the course. You’ll explore how psychological theory translates into effective business practice - from understanding consumer behaviour to improving employee wellbeing and performance.

This multidisciplinary approach develops the analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills that employers look for across industries. You’ll learn from experts in both psychology and business, gaining a unique perspective on how people think, lead, and perform at work. In your final year, you’ll put that knowledge into practice through an independent research project, investigating topics like motivation, leadership, or organisational change to prepare you for your next step in business or postgraduate study.

Understand people, transform business

Key highlights

  • Core psychology: cognition, social behaviour, personality and research methods
  • Business modules in leadership, marketing, organisational behaviour and HRM
  • Applies psychological theory to consumer behaviour and employee wellbeing
  • Taught by experts in both psychology and business
  • Final-year independent research project on topics like motivation or leadership

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — For this course, you'll need 120 UCAS points.

Scholarships

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000
  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Human resources officer
  • Marketing executive
  • Market research analyst
  • Organisational development consultant
  • Management trainee
  • Recruitment consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £21,520 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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