Find out more about studying psychology at Bath
Watch our taster lecture to find out more about what you could study as a psychology student at Bath.
Study at a top 10 UK university
We are known for excellence in teaching and research, and for providing outstanding career preparation.
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
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
Watch ‘Perceptual and psychological illusions: implications for everyday life’ by Dr Richard Joiner
Watch the full taster lecture* The University of Bath ranked 7th in The Guardian University Guide 2025, 8th in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025, 8th in the Complete University Guide 2025, and 9th in the Daily Mail University Guide 2025.