Psychology

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

About this course

Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology at BU?

  • Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities

  • Learn through mentorship from staff and benefit from talks by nationally and internationally renowned speakers from a variety of fields and disciplines

  • Benefit from our collaborations with the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, the educational system, industrial partners and local communities/charitable trusts

  • Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice

  • Study diverse topics that will prepare you for a range of careers, whether in psychology (such as in mental health or forensic settings) or outside (such as in HR, the police, marketing or management)

  • Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts

  • 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    2225 Clinical psychologists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology