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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C800

Psychology

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you curious about how the mind works and why people behave the way they do? Our BPS accredited Psychology degree gives you the scientific foundations you need to understand the brain, behaviour, and everything in between—while also helping you build a strong future, whatever direction you choose. From day one, we focus on your employability and long-term career options. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Biological Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Social Psychology
Individual Differences and Personality
Research Project and Dissertation
Applied Psychology and Mental Health
UCAS Code:C800
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. Excluded subjects: General Studies

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£23,500£25,500
3 years£15,500£19,500£24,000
5 years£18,500£24,500£29,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
8%Studying
15%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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BCU Accelerate Scholarship

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£1,000scholarship value
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Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

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