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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Psychology

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Psychology course at Queen Mary University of London.

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A level

A,A,A

Including at least one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
SubjectGrade
PsychologyA
SociologyA*
BiologyA
ChemistryA
English LiteratureB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C800

Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Psychology course.

Psychology gives us valuable insight into many areas of life – from human behaviour in the classroom to animal cognition.

Take a rigorous, biological approach to psychology, studying it as a natural and experimental science. Our programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, a mark of quality that employers understand and value. It also means you’ll be able to continue to certain clinical postgraduate programmes. 

Cognitive psychology, language acquisition, consciousness and causality are just a few of the areas you’ll cover. You’ll also integrate biological approaches by studying animal behaviour and cognition, as well as mammals and evolution. When you’re not in the lecture theatre, you’ll be learning how to carry out your own research in top facilities including our EEG lab.   

Respected Academic Voices

Our team are carrying out research on the cause of mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression, the mental lives of bees and the impact of opt-in organ donation. Perhaps you’ve already seen them on the news commenting on topics such as decision-making behind lockdowns.  

Because of our diverse expertise, we’re able to offer an extensive range of optional modules in areas such as criminal and forensic psychology, neuroscience and decision making.  

From clinical psychology to counselling, your psychology degree can take you in different directions where you can support communities and make an impact. 

Source: Queen Mary University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Biological and Behavioural Sciences

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Psychology

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

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 I

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

How you will be assessed

Each module is assessed through theory examinations and coursework.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Queen Mary University of London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Queen Mary University of London students who took the Psychology course - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology (non-specific)

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

68%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

85%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

75%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

73%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

75%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

68%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

68%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

57%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

76%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

67%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

low

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

82%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

80%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

75%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

72%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

78%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Psychology or another course from the same subject area.

Psychology
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female87%Male13%
Where students come from
International16%UK84%
Student performance
2:1 or above93%
Number of students525
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Psychology at Queen Mary University of London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.

Psychology

Earnings

£21.7k

First year after graduation

£28.7k

Third year after graduation

£33.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Psychology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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