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BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at East London

BSc (Hons) Psychology at East London is nationally recognised and holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
85%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BSc (Hons) Psychology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at East London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Psychology (non-specific) graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 45% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

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.

8.4
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91

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)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent85

Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Strong76

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 76% (2022-23; 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.

Foundation Year 7 modules
  • Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore Module
    Module details

    Gain essential skills to boost your career prospects, particularly for roles connected to health and wellbeing fields. You'll engage with digital platforms, industry-led workshops, and real-world tasks to build confidence in communication, research, and digital professionalism. Throughout, you'll map your career aspirations, develop a strong online presence, and learn to identify the skills employers seek. With support from academic staff and career coaches, you'll reflect on your personal stren

  • Health and Education Study SkillsCore Module
    Module details

    Prepare for success in higher education by developing the academic, personal, and professional skills needed for your studies and beyond. You'll learn effective time management, research strategies, digital proficiency, and academic writing techniques, with a strong focus on reflective learning and goal setting. Through interactive workshops, group discussions, and guided independent study, you'll gain confidence in using university systems, working collaboratively, and responding to feedback. T

  • Health and Education Analytical SkillsCore Module
    Module details

    Practical maths skills are essential across health and education careers. You'll explore statistics, probability, and basic financial numeracy, learning how to apply them to real workplace scenarios. Workshops, tutorials, and digital practice sessions will build your ability to analyse data accurately and confidently. Special emphasis is placed on using tools like spreadsheets and calculators within healthcare and education settings. As you sharpen your mathematical reasoning, you'll prepare for

  • Media and Communication SkillsCore Module
    Module details

    Essential communication skills underpin success at university and beyond. This module focuses on developing your oral, written, and interpersonal abilities, preparing you to adapt your communication style to different academic and professional contexts. You'll explore contemporary issues in media and communication, build your active listening skills, and learn how to structure persuasive arguments. Group work and interactive workshops provide a supportive environment to practise and refine your

  • Thinking like a Future PsychologistCore Module
    Module details

    Psychological thinking requires a blend of analytical and practical skills. This module guides you through a year-long project where you'll explore research methods, communication, and applied psychological inquiry. Collaboration and project leadership are emphasised alongside critical thinking and scientific writing. Structured feedback and tailored support will help you develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in Level 4 psychology studies and in broader research environments.

  • Topics in CounsellingOptional
    Module details

    Topics in Counselling equips you with basic counselling skills and offers eligibility for an interview to join the BSc Counselling degree accredited by BACP.

  • Topics in PsychologyOptional
    Module details

    Topics in Psychology covers key issues in psychology, serving as a starting point for level 4 in our undergraduate psychology programmes.

Year 1 6 modules
  • Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)Core Module
    Module details

    The module aims to support you in your transition to degree-level study of psychology, introducing you to new ways of thinking that have psychology at the core. You will learn about psychological principles that have value in everyday life and learning. You will be supported in the development of critical thinking skills, prized by graduate employers, distinguishing you from other psychology graduates in your future career. In addition, you will learn how to present psychological concepts to mem

  • Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual DifferencesCore Module
    Module details

    The main aim of this module is to provide an introduction to the core fields of Social and Biological Psychology and Individual Differences. It will give you a foundation for understanding and evaluating these approaches within the discipline of psychology and an understanding of historical, social and cultural influences. You will also develop a knowledge of relevant key concepts and theories, providing a grounding for level 5 study of applied topics in these fields.

  • Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental PsychologyCore Module
    Module details

    In this cognitive and developmental psychology module, we explore the mechanisms that process information about the world (such as perception, memory, and attention) and by which we develop our responses to it (e.g., by thinking, communicating, and shaping behaviour by our learning). In doing so, this module introduces core topics in cognitive psychology (which seeks to scientifically model how the mind functions) and developmental psychology (which seeks to understand change through the lifespa

  • Psychology in Applied ContextsCore Module
    Module details

    The aim of this Psychology in Applied Contexts module is to introduce you to the ways in which psychology is used in professional roles and graduate-level employment. Module content will include an introduction to the core professional division of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, beyond this, to the diverse ways in which psychology is used within 'real-world' settings, including well-established and emerging career opportunities. The module will provide a foundation for understanding

  • Researching with Small SamplesCore Module
    Module details

    This module aims to introduce you to key approaches to research in psychology, including research design, data analysis, evaluating and writing up research. This module will focus on research methods appropriate to questions relating to smaller sample sizes.

  • Researching with Larger SamplesCore Module
    Module details

    This module aims to introduce you to key approaches to research in psychology, including research design, data analysis, evaluating and writing up research. This module will focus on research methods appropriate to questions relating to larger sample sizes.

Year 2 7 modules
  • Individual Differences and ApplicationsCore Module
    Module details

    This module has three principal aims: (i) to develop a critical and historical awareness of theories of, and issues relating to, individual differences (ii) to instil an understanding of, and foster respect for, diversity; (iii) to encourage you to be insightful and reflective about your own and others' behaviour and mental processes. An ongoing theme of the module will be to consider the implications of the knowledge imparted for real-life events and the development of professional practice. Th

  • Psychological Research MethodsCore Module
    Module details

    This module is an essential component of any comprehensive psychology degree programme. The module aims to build on material delivered in the level 4 research method modules and provide preparation for the independent research project at level 6 of your psychology programme. The module will: present more advanced statistical methods used to analyse quantitative data from designs with one and more than one IV/factor; ensure awareness of a range of experimental and non-experimental quantitative de

  • Topics in Cognitive and Developmental PsychologyCore Module
    Module details

    The module builds on your learning at level 4 and explores a range of current issues and topics in cognitive and developmental psychology in greater depth. You will learn about appropriate ways to analyse and interpret findings in these core areas of psychology. The module aims to encourage a more evaluative and analytical approach than at level 4 coverage of these areas of psychology.

  • Applications of Psychobiology and Social PsychologyCore Module
    Module details

    The module will build upon knowledge of the psychobiology and social psychological approaches that were introduced at Level 4. The aim of the module is to develop your knowledge and critical awareness of these major theoretical perspectives for understanding human behaviour. Current issues as well as historical debates in these two areas will be explored. Considerable focus will be placed on the real-world application and utility of theories falling within each approach.

  • Research Skills in Cognitive NeuroscienceOptional Module
    Module details

    This optional psychology module introduces you to the theoretical underpinnings of cognitive neuroscience and to the practical skills necessary to conduct research in cognitive neuroscience. In the first part of the module, you will be introduced to cognitive neuroscience literature that uses specific technologies (e.g., electrophysiology or eye-tracking). In the second part of the module, you will be asked to pick a certain technology and will be guided in groups to develop and analyse an exper

  • Introduction to Forensic PsychologyOptional Module
    Module details

    The main aims of this forensic psychology module are: To introduce concepts and issues in forensic and criminological psychology. To provide an overview of the historical, current and potential future relationships between psychology and the criminal justice system. To provide a clear overview of how psychology has been used, and can further be used, to inform practical problems arising in the criminal justice system.

  • Psychology, Identity and SocietyOptional Module
    Module details

    You will be introduced to the range of debates that have led to a move away from 'positivistic' psychology and towards what is now known as critical social psychology or, 'societal' psychology. The module will introduce a variety of critical approaches and explore the limitations and constraints of individualistic, reductionist and essentialist analyses of the individual and the social in psychology. The module will foster an awareness of the importance of the 'social locatedness' (historical, c

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

You'll study the scientific foundations of psychology, moving from core theory to specialist depth. Year 1 introduces the field's broad questions across cognitive, social and biological psychology, alongside research methods and statistics, essential for BPS accreditation. Year 2 deepens your understanding of memory, attention, social behaviour and human development, with more advanced research techniques. Year 3 allows you to specialise in areas such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, neuroscience and child development, whilst undertaking an empirical dissertation, your own supervised research project. Throughout, you'll develop the critical thinking and analytical skills that underpin professional practice in psychology.

Who it's for

This course suits those interested in understanding psychology as a science and its real-world applications. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff band among entrants was 96–111 points. You should check the university's entry pages for current requirements and any subject-specific guidance.

Careers & job market

Across Psychology courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 45% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £22,250–£28,000 at 15 months; after three years, £19,125–£27,000; and after five years, £22,950–£32,400. These figures reflect the broader graduate population, not a guarantee for individual outcomes.

University & format

The University of East London is a public university offering this BSc (Hons) Psychology as a 3-year full-time course taught in English. It is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised. The course carries BPS accreditation, supporting progression to professional and postgraduate training. The university 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.

The teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
91%

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.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Entry & how to get in

Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent70% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check East London's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent70%
an Access course12%
another higher-education qualification9%
a foundation course4%
a Baccalaureate3%
a previous degree1%
No / unknown prior qualifications1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

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.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBBBA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeC800quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C800). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask East London whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr

Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.

Check fees at East London →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario; provider-source year unavailable
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

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.

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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 earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£28,000£24,000 – £30,00025
3 years after£21,000£15,500 – £27,000180
5 years after£25,000£15,000 – £32,000190

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

85%
in work or further study 15 months on
45%
in highly skilled work or study
76%
continue past their first year
80%
find their work meaningful
65%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Assistant / Graduate roleAssistant psychologist or research · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Trainee / PractitionerDoctoral training or applied role · 2–6 yrs
  3. 3Qualified PsychologistChartered / HCPC-registered · 6–10 yrs
  4. 4Senior / ConsultantLeading services or research · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Psychology nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£28,000
£22,250 – £28,000
After 3 years LEO
£21,000
£19,125 – £27,000
After 5 years LEO
£25,000
£22,950 – £32,400
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,000 – £33,500

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.

85 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

55% working25% working and studying5% in further study45% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Psychology courses at the same study level.

This course £25,000Peer median £26,500Middle 50% £25,000–£30,500
24th percentile

Compared with 758 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
  • Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 50; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Psychology graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Psychology courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
45%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

Where they work

  • The NHS
  • Schools
  • Research & consultancies
  • Charities

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. 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.

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Where graduates go

85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £28,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.4 out of 10: NSS 91.1% · in work or study 85% · continued 76%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of East London

All students26,755
International49.4%
Aged 25+34.1%

Psychology across the UK

Students138,290
Aged 25+37.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around University of East London

1,002 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 281Anti Social Behaviour 176Vehicle Crime 116Other Theft 80Shoplifting 61

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 East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by East London; 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 East London’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 East London and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 112 - 127 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by East London. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Psychology (non-specific) graduates from this provider, 85% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 45% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £28,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. 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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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