About Bsc (hons) Psychology (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University

Through research-inspired teaching you’ll cover a range of subjects including social, biological, developmental and cognitive psychology, and specialist topics, such as forensic, clinical, cyber, consumer, educational psychology, and neuropsychology.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology at BU?

• Participate in practicals, interactive assessments, coursework, placements and research using state-of-the-art facilities
• Learn through mentorship from staff as well as plenty of seminars by nationally and internationally renowned researchers and practitioners
• Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the Psychology Department
• Benefit from our collaborations with the mental health sector, the criminal justice system, the educational system, industrial partners and local communities/charitable trusts
• Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice - 86% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months 
• The diversity of the topics will prepare you for any career, whether in psychology (such as in mental health or forensic) or outside (such as HR, the police or management).

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.