BSc (Hons) Psychology Bachelor's degree at UHI
BSc (Hons) Psychology at UHI was established in 2011 and is a nationally recognised UK degree. You'll study specialisations such as Clinical, Cognitive, Forensic, Occupational, Developmental, Health Psychology, Neuroscience, and Research Methods.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Inverness,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Orkney,UHI Perth,UHI Shetland. 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 Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 25% (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 5 modules
- Introduction to psychology
- Evidence based psychology
- Questions in psychology
- Psychology of individual differences and development
- Practicals in psychology 1
Year 2 6 modules
- Practicals in psychology 2
- Adolescence
- Research, analysis and methods
- Personality project
- Cognition
- Health
Year 3 6 modules
- Social and evolutionary psychology
- Advanced research, analysis and methods
- Developmental psychology: birth to death
- Behavioural neuroscience
- Intelligence and cognition
- Conceptual and historical issues in psychology
Year 4 9 modules
- DissertationCore
- Neurodiversity: dyslexia, ASD and ADHDOptional
- Food and behaviourOptional
- Sport and exercise psychologyOptional
- Psychological literacies: applying theory to the real worldOptional
- Psychopathology: mental health and wellbeingOptional
- Psychology of middle adulthood and later lifeOptional
- Managing healthOptional
- Communication, learning and technologyOptional
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
A course like this moves from foundational theory across cognitive, social and biological psychology, progressing towards specialist applications and independent research. You'll usually begin with Introduction to Psychology and core Research Methods & Statistics, covering study design and data analysis essential to the discipline. In Year 2, you'll typically study Cognitive Psychology, Social and Developmental Psychology, and advanced statistical methods. Year 3 normally offers specialist options such as Clinical psychology, Forensic psychology, Neuroscience, Child development and Health psychology, alongside Individual Differences and Psychopathology. You'll culminate in an Empirical Dissertation, your own supervised study combining collection, analysis and write-up. The course is structured to equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills grounded in BPS-accredited standards.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking flexible study options across the Highlands and Islands region. It's particularly relevant if you're already in work or managing other commitments, given its part-time structure. The programme attracts mature students and career-changers: a significant proportion of entrants bring prior degree-level qualifications. You should check the university's funding pages for available bursaries and scholarships to support your study.
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 pursuing further study. National earnings data shows psychology graduates earn £22,250–£28,000 at the 15-month point, £19,125–£27,000 after three years, and £22,950–£32,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population rather than outcomes specific to this institution. First-year retention stands at 85% across the student cohort.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Psychology is delivered by the University of the Highlands and Islands, a UK degree-awarding body, with study available across multiple campuses: UHI Inverness, UHI North West Hebrides, UHI Orkney, UHI Perth and UHI Shetland. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. Degrees awarded are nationally recognised.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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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 | 40% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 40% |
| another higher-education qualification | 20% |
| Other | 5% |
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. 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
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Published UHI fee framework
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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.
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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.
Fees and funding
UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 2.5 out of 10: continued 25%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the Highlands and Islands
Psychology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Psychology right for you?
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