Study across the discipline of psychology with a focus on biological, cognitive, developmental and social aspects, with options including clinical and health.

On this degree, which is recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you’ll learn about and gain insights into many aspects of psychology.

You’ll develop a solid understanding across the subject by studying a broad range of advanced topics. You will also learn about how psychology engages with other disciplines, such as management, neuroscience, political science and psychiatry.

Year 1 focuses on building your knowledge of the basic concepts, methods and theories of psychology. You’ll study biological, cognitive, developmental and social psychology, and their applications. You will learn how to be creative and rigorous in research design and analysis.

Year 2 is your chance to advance your knowledge in the core areas of psychology, such as cognitive neuroscience, social psychology and developmental psychology. You'll extend your research methods, skills and project work. You will also select optional units in both semesters.

In your final year, you’ll complete your dissertation and learn about psychology solutions to real-world challenges. You’ll choose from a wide range of optional units related to current research topics and the expertise of academic staff. These often cover areas that aren’t always found in other psychology degrees.

Informed teaching to advance your learning

You’ll learn from teaching staff with expertise in different areas of psychology, such as:

• clinical
• cognitive
• developmental
• environmental
• health
• neuroscience
• social

Their passion, knowledge and research inform our teaching to provide you with exposure to a contemporary research environment.

Use specialist facilities

The Department of Psychology is based in its own dedicated building, containing some of our leading research centres.

You can use this space for group meetings, personal tutor sessions and computer work. The building contains advanced psychology research facilities, including:

• biopsychology suite with two-way mirror
• crossmodal laboratory including a soundproof room
• sensory and pain research suite
• social and developmental observation labs, including the Bath Babylab
• virtual reality lab with motion sensor cameras

Category A

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

• IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components
• IELTS Indicator: 7.0 with 6.5 in each component
• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components
• TOEFL iBT and iBT Special Home Edition: 100 overall with 24 in each component
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element
• The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 185 with no less than 176 in all elements
• Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 140, Conversation 125, Production 110
• Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 130 overall with sub scores of Literacy 130, Comprehension 130, Conversation 130, Production 130
• LanguageCert SELT: C1 Expert Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Develop your professional skills

We work to prepare you for employment and further study.

This includes support from your personal tutor, CV writing workshops, interview preparation, a research apprenticeship scheme, and professional skills training.

These opportunities will help to make you more suitable for employers and postgraduate programmes, as well as placement, apprenticeship, and internship providers.

Prepare for your future

A psychology degree can prepare you for behaviour science, clinical, health, educational, market research, and occupational roles. Psychology degrees are often also valued in communications, management, police work, and social research.

Examples of where our recent psychology graduates have gone on to work include:

• AlphaSights
• Beyond Autism
• Citizen’s Advice
• KPMG
• the NHS

Many professional psychology roles require further specialist training.