Psychology BSc Honours

The course is structured to provide a strong psychology base from the start of your studies. What you study has been designed to meet the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society, preparing you for postgraduate training on the path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, practical classes and laboratory work, supported by online material and periods of independent study.
Assessment methods may include exams, in-class tests, essays, oral and poster presentations, debates, case studies, and laboratory, practical and technical reports.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
Social Psychology
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Brain, Mind and Behaviour
Data Analysis for Psychology
Individual Differences
Music and the Mind
Psychological Research at Westminster
Self and Society: Applications from Social and Developmental Psychology
Work Experience in a Psychological Setting
Work placement year
Many of our students take up the opportunity to have an additional work placement year between Years 2 and 3, experiencing work under supervision in a psychological setting and gaining a Certificate in Work-Based Learning in Psychology. Students have secured placements in a range of settings including advertising agencies, drug rehabilitation units, prisons, psychiatric clinics and schools for children with special needs.
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Clinical Psychology
Cognitive Disorders
Forensic Psychology
Health Psychology
Occupational and Work Psychology
Project in Psychology
Psychology of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Psychology of Education
Understanding Psychological Diversity
The Course content.
is listed by year, corresponding to the full-time mode of study. If you study part-time you will study the same content, spread over four years.
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules at Level 5 and Level 6. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
Students who achieve at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree and pass their project will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who do not meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.