BSc (Hons) Psychology

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. It meets the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership – the first step on your path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Explore your career options on our what you can do with a psychology degree blog page.

Our graduates work in healthcare, teaching, media, IT and computing, marketing, and government.

Psychologist

Counsellor

Social researcher

Educational psychologist

Occupational therapist

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

Connecting with employers and organizations

GCSEs

GCSE English Language, Maths, and Science at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points to include at least 15 merits in science.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject

Scottish Awards

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and to include at least 40 points in a science

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and to include at least 40 points in a science

International baccalaureate

120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and to include at least 40 points in a science

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.