Psychology is the study of how people think, react and interact. It is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivations that underlie such behaviour. It is an important subject because it relates to the whole range of human experience, from visual perception to complex social interactions. Study psychology at Royal Holloway University of London and you’ll develop a thorough understanding of theories and approaches to the understanding of human behaviour across different core areas of Psychology, without limiting study to any specific area. Join our three-year programme and you will be able to customise your learning in your final year, selecting from a number of optional modules including Consciousness & Cognition, Human Neuropsychology and Criminal and Forensic Psychology. You’ll study in a department ranked 6th in the UK for research (The Research Excellence Framework 2014), learning with academics who are experts in their fields, and contributing your own findings to this leading research culture with a final year research project. Royal Holloway's Department of Psychology is among the best-equipped psychology departments in the country where post- and undergraduates may benefit from the department's advanced technology. This includes an on-site magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner for studying brain structure and activity, instruments for recording electrical changes in the brain (EEG) and other cutting-edge facilities to augment your learning. Follow your passion for psychology, clinical psychology and mental health and you’ll graduate with excellent employability prospects in a variety of different fields. Notable alumni include the leading bioscience innovator Professor Jackie Hunter CBE, founder of the Terrence Higgins Trust Dr Rupert Whitaker, and Dr Christian Jarrett – author of The Rough Guide to Psychology. Study the most up-to-date and exciting findings in psychology. Learn with internationally recognised experts in their fields. Develop psychological research skills and practice how to think critically about research. Benefit from the department’s advanced research facilities. Customise your degree in your final year, selecting from a number of optional modules.
Bachelor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London
International students can study the Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London across its Main Site and campuses in United Kingdom. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English Course. The program has a duration of 3 years and is offered across its Main Site and campuses. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 19, 2026.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry Requirements
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business plus one A-level grade A from the preferred subject list. Other BTEC subject areas considered on an individual basis.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D*
Distinction* plus two A-levels grades AA or Distinction* plus two A-levels grades AB, one of which must be from the preferred subject list.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - D*D*D
In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business. Other BTEC subject areas may be considered on an individual basis.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - D*D
In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business plus one A-level grade A from the preferred subject list. Other BTEC subject areas considered on an individual basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB - AAA
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H2, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5 - We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
A level - AAA - AAB
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.
Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
Preferred subjects: Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Statistics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*DD
In Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Applied Law or Business. Other BTEC subject areas may be considered on an individual basis.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
M: 15 credits
Pass in a relevant subject with 30 level 3 credits at Distinction , including Distinction in all Maths units.
Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
Scottish Higher - AAAAB
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London
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