Bachelor of science in psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

BSc (Online)

Whether you want to improve lives, advance social understanding, or shape the future of mental health and well-being, our flexible BSc Psychology programme equips you with the knowledge and tools to make a difference. Blending psychological theory with real-world insight, you’ll be empowered to succeed across people-focused industries. Learn from expert tutors, connect with a global community, and study on your terms through our immersive Digital Campus.

Why choose this programme

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Build skills that employers value: As a BSc (Hons) Psychology student, you’ll sharpen your communication, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, while also learning how to analyse real-world issues and make sense of complex information. These transferable skills can open doors to a wide range of careers. 

Unlock diverse career outcomes: Whether you’re passionate about healthcare, education, business, or the public sector, your psychology skills will open doors. Plus, with your unique insight into human behaviour, you’ll be ready to thrive in any career where understanding human behaviour is key. 

Join a top-ranked programme with proven career success: Ranked among the UK’s Top 5 for graduate prospects in psychology (Complete University Guide, 2024), this programme is your launchpad to real-world professional roles and rewarding career opportunities.

Study on your terms – anywhere, anytime: Enjoy the freedom of fully online learning with no fixed schedules or compulsory live sessions. Focus deeply on one module and assessment at a time, perfectly balancing your studies with work and life.

Understand people and behaviour in everyday contexts: Deepen your knowledge of what drives human thoughts, emotions, and actions. You'll explore a range of psychological perspectives and apply them to contemporary challenges – from mental health and wellbeing to decision-making, communication, and behaviour change – helping you make a meaningful impact in any professional setting.

Become part of a supportive, global learning community: Learn alongside a small, close-knit cohort with personalised guidance from expert tutors. Experience a welcoming, inclusive environment where you’re never studying alone.

Programme overview

Have you ever wondered why people think, feel, or behave the way they do, including yourself? Whether it’s understanding what shapes our relationships, how we learn, why we remember some things and forget others, or what happens when mental health falters, psychology offers powerful insight into what makes us human.

Our online BSc (Hons) Psychology is designed for curious minds who want to explore these big questions and apply psychological science to everyday life. You’ll study the foundations of human behaviour, from memory and emotion to social dynamics and decision-making. As you progress, you’ll explore key mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, and learn about the therapeutic approaches used to support people in need.

Throughout the degree, you’ll build core skills in analysis, research, and communication, as well as deeper knowledge of human behaviour. This foundation prepares you for a huge range of future career paths, from graduate roles in the private and public sectors to further study in psychology or related fields, opening the door to a world of possibilities.

Furthermore, our fully online, part-time programme gives you the flexibility to learn on your own terms – wherever you are, and whatever your schedule. You’ll study one module at a time, with dedicated academic support and a close-knit, global learning community by your side. With access to Aston University’s extensive e-library – featuring leading journals and publications – you’ll have everything you need to deepen your knowledge, develop your skills, and stay current with advances in the field. 

Whether you're looking to enhance your current role, change career direction, or simply understand people better, this programme is your pathway to a more informed, impactful future.

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What you will learn

Deepen your understanding of human behaviour: Expand your knowledge of human behaviour by combining theoretical insights with practical, real-world applications.

Learn essential psychology skills: Strengthen your expertise in critical areas such as research, analytical thinking, and data interpretation to excel in the field of psychology.

Cultivate versatile, career-ready skills: Develop practical, transferable abilities that can propel you toward success in a wide range of professional opportunities.

Explore contemporary social and psychological issues: Gain a deeper understanding of the pressing challenges and issues shaping individuals and society today.

Flexible payment plans and funding options

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Career prospects

Our BSc Psychology degree prepares you for diverse roles across healthcare, education, business, and the public and non-profit sectors. Pursue a career directly in psychology or apply your knowledge in other fields. Our graduates are among the highest-paid in the country, according to the 2023 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO).  

This degree offers flexibility across many professional paths. Graduates can go on to further training in psychology, using their degree to work towards roles such as clinical, educational, or occupational psychologist. Others choose careers in areas where understanding human behaviour is valuable. 

Career prospects you can look forward to: 

Psychological wellbeing practitioner: Support individuals with common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, using a range of therapeutic interventions.

HR officer/People partner: Use psychology knowledge to support employee wellbeing, recruitment, training, and organisational behaviour.

Marketing and communications executive: Use behavioural understanding to shape consumer campaigns, user experience, and brand strategies.

Graduate entry roles in the public sector (Civil service, NHS, police, etc.): Apply psychological insight to shape public services, influence policy, and support communities across health, justice, and government sectors.

Programme structure

This programme is studied over four years part-time.  In each year you will study three modules, worth 30 credits each. Each credit of study is the equivalent of 10 learning hours and so each 30-credit module reflects 300 hours of learning.

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*We may update our programmes to reflect best practices and academic developments. If we do, we’ll let you know of any changes at the earliest opportunity by updating our programme webpages. If you have already received an offer, we’ll write to you directly to let you know of the changes.

Is this programme right for you?

  • You value an online, flexible learning experience that seamlessly fits around your work or personal commitments. 
  • You are searching for a programme that equips you with practical experience and strong research capabilities. 
  • You want to develop essential transferable skills that open doors to diverse career opportunities, both within and beyond the field of Psychology. 
  • You want to better understand people and make a positive impact on their lives, whether through support, insight, or meaningful communication.

Entry requirements

A Levels:

  • BBB in any three A levels

Contextual offers:

  • BCC in any three A levels

Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in.

Contextual offer applicants need to achieve a grade C as listed below. 

Extended Diploma (QCF) / National Extended Diploma (RQF)

  • BTEC grades required: Distinction, Distinction, Distinction (DDD)
  • A-Level requirements: Not applicable

Diploma (QCF) / National Diploma (RQF)

  • BTEC grades required: Distinction, Distinction (DD)
  • A-Level requirements: You must also achieve a grade B in one A-Level subject

Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) / National Extended Certificate (RQF)

  • BTEC grades required: Distinction (D)
  • A-Level requirements: You must also achieve grades BB in two A-Level subjects

90 Credit Diploma (QCF)

  • BTEC grades required: Distinction, Distinction (DD)
  • A-Level requirements: You must also achieve grades BB in two A-Level subjects

National Foundation Diploma

  • BTEC grades required: Distinction (D)
  • A-Level requirements: You must also achieve grades BB in two A-Level subjects

*Please note that on the UCAS application form QCF BTEC Extended Diploma appears under the name BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) and the RQF BTEC Extended Diploma appears under the name Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) (2016 to Present). If you are unsure of which qualification you are taking, please contact your school or college provider to confirm.  


International students:

Students from over 120 countries choose to study with us every year. You can check qualifications in your country here, including equivalent qualifications from Africa, Americas, Australia, North East Asia, Europe, Middle East & North Africa, South Asia, South East Asia, and Western and Central Asia. Contact our Admissions Team for a consultation before applying: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk.

Alternative entry requirements:

We adopt a holistic approach in evaluating applications, accepting applications from candidates with relevant work experience. The information on this website outlines the typical entry requirements for this programme. Applicants with alternative qualifications are encouraged to enquire before applying to determine if their qualifications are acceptable. For less commonly encountered qualifications, acceptance will be judged on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the Admissions Team. Please contact our Admissions Team for advice before applying at: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk.

English language requirements:

You must meet the university's English language requirements to be accepted into our programmes. We aim to make your application process as easy as possible. However, in all cases, we reserve the right to request an English language qualification and/or conduct an interview. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications, including:

IELTS Academic and IELTS Academic Online
IELTS One Skill Retake
TOEFL and TOEFL iBT
Oxford ELLT (Global and Digital)
Pearson Academic (PTE)
Password Test
Language Cert International ESOL SELT
Kaplan Test of English (KTE)
Cambridge Advanced Test (CAE)
Cambridge Proficiency Test (CPE)

Tests must have been taken within the last two years from the start date of the programme you are applying to.

Find out if you qualify

If you have any questions about your eligibility or the application process, please get in touch with the Aston Online Admissions Team:

Email: enquiries@astononline.ac.uk

Call: +44 (0) 121 824 6374 

Our office is open Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 GMT

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