Course summary
Explore the human mind, uncover what prompts human behaviour, and explore the human psyche on this British Psychological Society accredited Psychology degree. BSc Psychology at Southampton will give you the opportunity to analyse human behaviour, emotions, motivations, and beliefs. You'll develop the skills and expertise needed to kickstart your career* and will graduate with the opportunity to pursue further study and successful careers within psychology and other areas such as education, forensic sciences, marketing, health and occupational psychologies. As part of your degree you can:
- select a second subject as a minor discipline
- study abroad at one of our partner universities including the University of Sydney, University of Hong Kong, and University of Western Ontario
- choose modules outside of psychology to broaden your knowledge, including criminology, social sciences, and law
- learn in our bespoke facilities including a custom-fit mobile research vehicle for community research, eye movement recording facilities, an observation lab with audiovisual studio, and a virtual reality (VR) laboratory.
- 94% of Psychology graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2021/2022).
Modules
We have a varied range of modules for all years, which gives you the opportunity to tailor your studies to your passions and to equip you with the skills and experiences needed for success as a graduate. For full list of all modules available, please visit the course page.
Assessment method
Your understanding of psychology is evaluated through a wide range of methods, to ensure you develop a broad variety of skills that will set you up for success after graduation. We’ll assess you using coursework, laboratory reports, essays, written exams, oral presentations, and blogs.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C800
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 39 credits M: 6 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 36 points
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - A - B
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2 - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3 - D3, D3, M2
T Level - D
GCSEs: Grade 4 in English Language and Grade 5 in Mathematics
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/psychology-degree-bsc#entry-requirements
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £29400 | Year 1 |
International | £29400 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ