Find out more about studying psychology at Bath

Ask us your questions about studying an undergraduate psychology course at Bath during our Virtual Open Day.

Book your place at our Virtual Open Day

Join our Virtual Open Day

Our next Virtual Open Day is on Thursday 31 October 2024.

A Virtual Open Day allows you to experience the University of Bath, no matter where you are in the world.

During the Virtual Open Day, you’ll:

join live Q&A sessions with staff and students at Bath
speak to current students about life at Bath and in the UK
find out about our accommodation
get information on applying to Bath and ask our expert staff your questions
learn about placements and other opportunities to improve your employability

Virtual Open Days are free to attend and take place online.

Study at a top 10 UK university

Bath is ranked in the top 10 in all of the UK's major league tables. We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.

Top 100 in the world for Psychology in the QS World University Rankings 2024

Top 5 for Psychology in the Complete University Guide 2025

Joint 1st for Career after 15 months for Psychology in The Guardian University Guide 2024

A degree to match your ambitions

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree allows you to study across the discipline of psychology. You'll explore biological, cognitive, developmental and social aspects of the subject; and have the freedom to choose optional units that focus on topics like clinical and health psychology, as well as education and management.

Boost your experience with a work placement

We offer our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree as a 4-year course that includes a work placement. Work placements, which take place in Year 3, allow you to spend time working with professional psychologists, or related professionals in real-world jobs.

You'll be able to use what you’ve learnt in a practical context, enhance your CV with demonstratable work experience, and gain practical skills that will prepare you for life beyond university.

Explore our Psychology courses

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Study in a safe, student-friendly city

Bath is the 2nd safest university town or city in England and Wales (The Complete University Guide (2023)) and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, thanks to its Roman heritage and Georgian architecture.

But there’s much more to Bath than its iconic buildings and history. A vibrant range of shops, bars and restaurants, music venues, museums, and festivals makes it a great place to live as a student.

A well-connected campus

Our campus is on the edge of the city. You can travel between the city and the campus easily by foot, bike, car, or bus. Local transport links mean you’ll be:

80 minutes from London and its international airports
15 minutes from Bristol
2 hours from Birmingham

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Join our Virtual Open Day

Book your place Our Virtual Open Day will take place online on 31 October 2024