BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at London Metropolitan University
BSc (Hons) Psychology at LMU covers core psychological theory and practice, with specialisations such as Clinical, Cognitive, Forensic, Occupational, Developmental, Health Psychology, Neuroscience and Research Methods.
About this course
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BSc (Hons) Psychology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at LMU, based in North. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Psychology, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Becoming a socially responsible professionalCore15 credits
Module details
This module will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills required to become a successful psychology student and ease your progression through the course and into a meaningful and rewarding profession. The module will equip you with a toolkit of intellectual and practical skills, including skills in written and spoken communication, digital literacy, time management, decision-making, record keeping, and self-reflection. It will allow you to develop creative, non-discriminatory, and socially
- Careers in PsychologyCore15 credits
Module details
This career development focused module will allow you to develop your understanding of your options and opportunities for creating a professional career in psychology and related professions; introduce you to a range of traditional and new and up-and-coming areas of professional psychology practice; develop your awareness of the contexts, activities, responsibilities, and skills required to be successful in different psychology related professions; and encourage you to start thinking about, plan
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in PsychologyCore15 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the psychology of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). It will help you to address questions such as what is EDI, why is EDI important in psychology, and how can psychology contribute to the creation of a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive society. You will learn about the history of EDI initiatives in psychology; the psychological consequences of racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression; and the benefits of diversifying the field of psychology.
- Mechanisms of the MindCore15 credits
Module details
This module will allow you to develop your understanding of cognitive and neuroscientific approaches to understanding the nature of thinking, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. You will engage with classic and contemporary literature that investigates the apparently unique human ability to understand and interact with the physical and social world, recognise and overcome explicit and implicit biases inherent to our brain architecture.
- Psychology Across Time and CulturesCore15 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of how psychology as a discipline has developed across time and cultures; key studies that helped to shape contemporary psychology; past and current controversies in psychology; and the historical and cultural specificity of psychological knowledge.
- PsychopathologyCore15 credits
Module details
This module will develop your understanding of varied psychopathologies (e.g., anxiety, depression, eating and sleep disorders) and their aetiology, diagnosis, and treatment. You will learn about the diagnostic system used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) and some of the common criticisms associated with this and other diagnostic systems.
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in PsychologyCore30 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to the practice of conducting and reporting research in psychology and will allow you to develop your skills in gathering, analysing, and evaluating different types of data in line with the principles of open science. You will learn about the link between research questions and research design and how to conduct, interpret, and report psychological research.
Year 2 8 modules
- Cognitive and Biological Explanations of BehaviourCore15 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is to explore the cognitive and biological bases of behaviour. You will learn about neuroanatomy and how neurons communicate with each other; the biological bases of behaviour and cognitive functions (e.g., perception, attention, learning and memory, language processing, and thinking and reasoning).
- Development Across the LifespanCore15 credits
Module details
The aim of this module is to explore how humans grow, change, and adapt across the course of their lives. It will introduce you to classic and contemporary theory and research on human development including theories and models of developmental stages and associated behaviour, including both cognitive and social development.
- Individual DifferencesCore15 credits
Module details
This module will help you to develop your knowledge and understanding of key concepts in individual differences. It will introduce you to the classic theory and research on which this branch of psychology is based and develop your understanding of how and why people differ in systematic ways and the consequences of such individual differences.
- Psychological Interventions: From Problems to SolutionsCore
- Qualitative Research Methods in PsychologyCore
- Quantitative Research Methods in PsychologyCore
- Social and Cultural Explanations of BehaviourCore
- The Psychology of Creativity and InnovationCore
Year 3 15 modules
- Psychology Project
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Coding for Psychology
- Cognition and Emotion
- Counselling Psychology
- Creative methods in qualitative research
- Cyberpsychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Gender and Sexuality
- Health Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Psychosexual Therapy
- Specific Learning Differences
- Work Psychology
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree introduces you to human behaviour, personality and the foundations of psychology across cognitive, social and biological domains. A course like this normally moves from core theory and research methods in Year 1, covering how the brain works, how people think and remember, and how behaviour arises, through deeper study of cognitive and social psychology in Year 2, alongside advanced statistical techniques. In Year 3, you'll usually choose specialist options such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, neuroscience, child development or health psychology, and complete an empirical dissertation, a substantial piece of supervised research of your own design. Throughout, you'll develop research skills grounded in BPS accreditation standards.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible study alongside work or other commitments. Half of recent entrants held a previous degree, reflecting the course's appeal to career-changers and those returning to education. You'll need English language proficiency for study at degree level. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships; check their funding pages for details.
Careers & job market
Across Psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 45% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £22,250–£28,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £22,950–£32,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader labour market for psychology graduates and vary by individual role, sector and progression.
University & format
London Metropolitan University is a public university in North London. This BSc (Hons) Psychology is taught part-time in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| a previous degree | 50% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 35% |
| another higher-education qualification | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C800). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at LMU →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Psychology graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
- 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
- 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
- 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally
National figures for Psychology graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Survey scoring and data cleaning
- Literature-search summaries
- Routine report scaffolding
- Standard statistical runs
More human than ever
- Clinical judgement and formulation
- Empathy and the therapeutic relationship
- Designing and interpreting studies
- Ethics with vulnerable people
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Psychology graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Schools
- Research & consultancies
- Charities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Psychology graduates.
Psychology GraduateAcademicsPsychology Graduate: ABA Support for AutismAxcis Education RecruitmentPsychology Graduate for SEND school LincolnAspire PeoplePsychology GraduateTradewind RecruitmentPsychology Graduate TA – Special Needs School ExperienceStepintoteachingPsychology Expert Witness Lead: QA & TrainingSomek & AssociatesIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 94.9% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
London Metropolitan University
Psychology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around North
5,613 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Psychology right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by LMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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