BSc (Hons) Psychology

at Queen Mary University of London

Structure
You can complete your Psychology degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad or do a year of professional experience, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

YEAR 0

Foundation

One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:

Mathematics A  or
Mathematics B

Semester 1

Compulsory

• Communication in Science & Technology
• Form and Function in Biology
• Introductory Chemistry

Semester 2

Compulsory

• A Closer Look at Chemistry
• Diversity and Ecology
• Molecules to Cells

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 1

Compulsory

• Brain and Behaviour
• Emotion
• Essential Skills for Psychologists
• Exploring Psychology I
• Exploring Psychology II
• Introduction to Biopsychology
• Research Methods in Psychology I 
• Statistics in Psychology

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 2

Compulsory

• Cognitive Psychology
• Comparative Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Individual Differences
• Psychopathology
• Research Methods and Statistics II
• Social Psychology

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

YEAR 3

• Choose from. *You must opt for the Psychology Research Project to be eligible for accreditation by the British Psychological Society
• Extended Essay in Psychology
• Psychology Research Project*

Choose six from (or seven if taking Extended Essay in Psychology)

• Business Psychology
• Cognitive & Affective Neuroscience
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: An Introduction
• Counselling Psychology
• Criminal and Forensic Psychology
• Cyberpsychology
• Design for Human Interaction
• Language and Mind
• Nature, Nurture and Mental Health
• Psychology of Food
• Psychology of Play and Games
• Sports and Exercise Psychology
• Working with Vulnerable Groups

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. 

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

International Tuition Fees:

£29950 per year

93 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2017/18).

Many graduates use their subject knowledge to move into clinical psychology, teaching, counselling or lab work. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing, HR, finance or technology.

Recent Psychology graduates have been hired by:

• Guy's and St Thomas'​ NHS Foundation Trust
• Burgess Autistic Institute
• Easy Steps ABA Services for Autism
• Barts Health NHS Trust.