Psychology

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology at University College London offers a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This prestigious programme is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the core principles of psychology, including biological, cognitive, social, developmental, and clinical perspectives. Students will engage with a diverse range of topics such as perception, learning, memory, emotion, language, and consciousness, as well as practical issues related to mental health and well-being. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, laboratory work, and research projects, students develop essential skills in critical thinking, data analysis, experimental design, and scientific communication. The programme emphasizes empirical research methods and encourages students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering analytical competence and problem-solving abilities. In addition, students have opportunities to specialize in areas of particular interest through optional modules, allowing for a tailored academic experience. The coursework is complemented by the renowned UCL research environment, which provides access to cutting-edge laboratories and resources. The final year includes an independent research project, enabling students to contribute original findings to the field and prepare for postgraduate study or careers in psychology, healthcare, research, or related disciplines. Throughout the programme, students benefit from UCL’s vibrant academic community, interaction with leading researchers, and the development of transferable skills valued by employers worldwide. Graduates of the BSc in Psychology at UCL are well-equipped with a solid foundation in scientific psychology, critical thinking, and research methodology, enabling them to excel in diverse career paths or pursue advanced studies in psychology or allied fields.

The first two years of your degree comprise common modules taken by all psychology students, providing you with a broad-based knowledge of psychology. These cover some fundamental topics in psychology, ranging from memory and decision, language, clinical and social psychology through to essential skills in statistics, research and experimental methods.

In the first year, six half-course units are taken in psychology, allowing you to choose an additional course unit from another subject(s) - arts or sciences - taught within UCL. In the second year, seven half-course units will be psychology-based with the remaining 0.5 units being drawn from elsewhere. In your final year, all modules are taken in psychology. Your final module comprises a compulsory research project on a subject of your choice. Your project will be supervised by a staff member and will be an empirical, usually experimental, piece of research utilising the skills you have learned previously.

A levels

Grades: A*AA-AAA

Subjects: To include at least one, preferably two subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

GCSEs: English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (double award acceptable) at grade B. For UK-based students, a grade C or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

IB Diploma

Points: 38-39

Subjects: A score of 18-19 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in at least one, preferably two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology, with no score lower than 5.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries.

Number of scholarships: 2

• IOE Erasmus Bursary
• IOE Vietnam International Education Development Scholarships - UG

Degree benefits

• The first two years of the programme span the field of psychology, while the final year offers considerable choice of topics for study, according to your main interests and aims.
• The UCL Division of Psychology & Language Sciences is one of the largest centres of psychology teaching and research in the UK, whose cutting-edge research is internationally recognised.
• The programme is accredited and audited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates are eligible to become members of the BPS, the starting point for a career in psychology.
• Excellent resources include our up-to-date web-based system, which makes all teaching materials (including course outlines, lecture presentation slides, handouts) available to registered students.