Example courses
What do graduates do?
- Clinical psychologist
- Counselor
- Educational psychologist
- Industrial and organizational psychologist
- Sport psychologist
- Human resources specialist
- Social researcher
- Marketing specialist
Which subjects matter?
UCL asks for A*AA at A-level for the psychology bachelor's (BSc). The A* and A grades must be in two of biology, chemistry, maths, physics and psychology.
Example: University College London, first-year courses
- Introduction to Statistical Methods
- Introduction To Psychological Experimentation
- Memory and Decision
- Evidence and Enquiry in Psychology
- Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
Length by country
United Kingdom
USA
Netherlands
GermanyExams required for this field
College assessment United Kingdom
For Cambridge Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, a college assessment is held; there is no need to register in advance. The UCL Psychology page lists no separate exam.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
23 schools in 14 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
Canada
McGill UniversityPsychology · MontrealToronto Metropolitan UniversityPsychology · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughMental Health Studies · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughPsychology · TorontoUnited Kingdom
King's College LondonPsychology · LondonUniversity of GlasgowPsychology · GlasgowUniversity of ManchesterPsychology BSc · ManchesterUniversity of SheffieldPsychology · Sheffield
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityPsychology · DublinUniversity College DublinPsychology · DublinUniversity of GalwayBachelor of Science (Psychology) · GalwayNetherlands
Tilburg UniversityPsychology · TilburgUniversity of GroningenPsychology · Groningen
Italy
University of PadovaPsychological science · PadovaUniversity of PadovaTechniques and methods in psychological science · Padova
Hungary
University of DebrecenPsychology · DebrecenUniversity of PécsBA in Psychology · Pécs
Dubai
Heriot-Watt University DubaiPsychology with Management · DubaiHeriot-Watt University DubaiPsychology · DubaiUSA
Boston UniversityPsychology · BostonGermany
Constructor UniversityIntegrated Social and Cognitive Psychology · Bremen
Switzerland
Franklin University SwitzerlandPsychology · Lugano
Poland
Vistula UniversityPsychology in Business · Warsaw
Australia
University of SydneyBachelor of Psychology · Sydney
New Zealand
University of AucklandBachelor of Psychology · Auckland
Malta
University of MaltaBachelor of Psychology (Honours) · MsidaWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
- 1 December 2026
International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- November 2026
For direct entry you need to score above 180 in YKS and be placed in a program. If not, plan the Studienkolleg route.
- November to December 2026
Prepare for a language certificate. At ETH the main language of the bachelor's is German, and a German certificate may be asked
- October 2026 to March 2027
Prepare a B2 English or Italian language certificate
- November 2026
Check from the university's list which documents show that your high school diploma gives the right to apply to university in Türkiye, and whether you need a Polish sworn translation.
- November 2026
Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT
- 15 November 2026
For those considering February/March 2027 (Semester One) entry: the last day to apply from abroad at Otago. At Canterbury the international closing date is 1 December, and at Auckland it is 8 December 2026 for most bachelor's programs.
Let’s build your school list for Psychology together
- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
- We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people ask about BPS accreditation when studying psychology in the United Kingdom?
To enter accredited master's and doctoral programs in the United Kingdom, you need the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). The GBC is gained with a bachelor's accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); UCL's psychology bachelor's has this accreditation. After a non-accredited bachelor's, the GBC can be gained through a BPS approved conversion program.
Do you need a master's to work as a psychologist?
In the United Kingdom, yes. According to the BPS, postgraduate training is required to become a Chartered Psychologist; the training needed depends on the chosen area of psychology. These programs usually ask for at least a 2:1 from a BPS accredited bachelor's.
Is there a psychology bachelor's in English in Europe?
Yes. In the Netherlands, the University of Groningen's psychology bachelor's in English takes 3 years (180 EC). The program takes 225 students and places are given by selection. Leiden University's psychology bachelor's is also in English and takes 3 years.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: October 2026.
Is Psychology right for you?
Let's talk about interests, strong subjects and target countries, and narrow down the subject and school options together.