Develop crucial skills in psychology and business management with our Business Psychology degree.
Follow data and create change with our Business Psychology degree. This course blends psychology and business, giving you a unique advantage in today’s professional landscape. You will prepare for a rewarding, forward-thinking career while covering topics like:
- neuroscience
- relationships
- economic psychology
- health, illness, and wellbeing
- organisational change
- financial management
- digital business strategy.
A focus on employability
We’ve designed the curriculum to empower you on your professional journey. You’ll delve into theory, build practical skills, and engage in activities like guest lectures to ensure you’re prepared for the workforce.
As a result, you’ll:
- join the 98% of Simmies in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2023)
- lead a new era of business psychology.
Centred around innovative research
We centre our Business Psychology course around research. You’ll confidently navigate the latest trends and most exciting ideas.
Extensive specialist resources
During our Business Psychology degree, you’ll access specialist facilities and resources, such as:
- laboratories with advanced psychological testing tools
- SPSS software
- Gorilla Experiment Builder
- EEG and TMS tools
- extensive traditional resources.
Work placements: build professional experience
You’ll enhance your network, knowledge, and skills with industry partners via:
- internships
- short placements
- industry-related projects.
You’ll also engage with:
- simulated workplace environments
- workplace-centric modules to assess your skills and set professional goals.
Please note: this course is subject to validation.
Dr Silvia Riva
Associate Professor of Psychology
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Course content
Modules
The modules listed below are the modules that were available to students in the 2023/24 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2024/25.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Entry requirements
We will make you an offer if you are within the tariff band range and you meet subject-specific requirements (where applicable).
For undergraduate programmes we will take into account subjects studied at Level 3, your GCSEs (or equivalent) profile, relevant non-academic achievements outlined in your personal statement, references, and your motivation for study.
120 - 104
UCAS points
GCSE
A grade 4/C (or equivalent) in GCSE Mathematics is required.
We offer GCSE equivalency tests for those who need to improve their GCSE grades.
International requirements
International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent).
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Create your UCAS personal statement through our online builder and we'll email you a copy of your completed version at the end.
Further Information
For more information about entry requirements please email apply@stmarys.ac.uk.
How many UCAS points my grades are worth
A levels
A*
56 pts
A
48 pts
B
40 pts
C
32 pts
D
24 pts
E
16 pts
My qualification isn't listed:
If you can't find your qualification in this list please check the full list of UCAS tariff tables.
Fees & funding
Tuition fees
Home
£9,250
International
£16,320
*Please note: these fees are annual and may increase in line with inflation each year subject to the Government's review of Higher Education Funding.
Information about tuition fees, student loans, and funding your studies can be found within our fees and funding section.
Additional costs
Your tuition fees will cover the cost of all mandatory elements of your programme.
Additional costs could be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken.
For further information about additional costs please see our additional costs webpage.
Scholarships
Find out more about our range of scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students .
Living costs
A guide to your living costs has been created by our Student Funding Team.
Accommodation costs vary depending on whether you opt for an en suite room and on-site catering. Take a look at our accommodation options and the prices you can expect to pay.
How the degree is taught
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
undefinedAssessment methods
You will complete a range of assessments. At level 4, students are expected to be able to demonstrate a broad foundation of knowledge and a developing set of skills and that is reflected in the assessment methods. By level 6, assessment opportunities give students the chance to demonstrate their rich depth of knowledge and the analytical skills they can apply to that knowledge. Thus, there is a progression away from exams and towards coursework across the three years.
Assessment methods include:
- business proposals
- business pitches
- case studies
- essays
- e-portfolios
- examinations
- group work
- oral presentations
- literature reviews
- poster presentations
- practical reports
- reflective diaries
- report documents
- research proposals
- workbooks.
Feedback
We adhere to the university’s policy of providing feedback on assessments within 15 working days.
Career opportunities
With our Business Psychology degree, you will develop essential transferrable skills like critical thinking, communication, and leadership.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Business Psychology BSc (Hons) include:
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