BSc (Hons) Psychology with Applied Computing (2-year degree)

We encourage anyone interested in studying psychology with applied computing to enquire, we are interested in hearing from all potential applicants. We have a high quality, engaging degree programme and want students who want to engage with what we have to offer and flourish within our unique teaching model.

The standard entry requirements for psychology with computing are 128 – 112 UCAS Tarif points (A-level ABB-BBC or equivalent) plus GCSE: Maths B/5.

If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS Score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component.

Applications to Buckingham are considered on an individual basis by the University Admissions Office. Many factors are taken into account so if you have a different educational and work experience please contact us and talk to our admissions team.

Applicants with BTEC and similar qualifications are welcome to apply, including if you have a mix of BTEC and A levels. We also accept a wide range of international qualifications including International Baccalaureate. You can use the UCAS website to calculate your tariff points to find out what your qualifications are or will be worth.

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in slightly lower A-level grades being required.

Applicants must also have GCSE English at Grade C / Grade 4, or above (or equivalent). If English is not your first language you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each component). Pre-sessional and foundation options are also available to support English Language competency and preparation for Higher Education study.

Foundation options are also available. Please contact the Admissions Office. You can call on +44 (0)1280 820227 or get in touch using our contact form for more information.

Selection process
The Admissions Team will work to ensure you are provided with an offer as quickly as possible given your educational qualifications, work experience and personal statement. Some candidates may be invited to attend an interview before they are made an offer, but this is so that we can help you to establish whether Buckingham is a good fit for you. These interviews can be done remotely via Teams or Zoom.

Mature Home students (over 21) may be given an offer to study at the University based on their experience, together with any formal qualifications they hold. Mature International students will be offered the same opportunities as home students.

Our Admissions Office will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Call on +44 (0)1280 820227 or email: admissions@buckingham.ac.uk.

Study

Our Psychology degrees offer a high quality, in-person teaching experience; we do not offer an online or remote version of our degree programme. We are proud of our tutorial group teaching, which involves interacting in small groups within the larger cohort, offering students valuable time with their peers and tutors.

As a student, you will learn core theory in psychology in line with our BPS accreditation. Alongside this you will have the opportunity to develop practical skills in psychology such as data collection, handling and analysis. Your Applied Computing modules will equip you with the skills and competencies needed to design and develop data-driven computing solutions. You’ll learn on the latest state-of-the-art AI, robotics and immersive technology equipment, including a Boston Dynamics “Spot” (our robotic dog) and a Birdly.

Optional Modules

Through optional modules later in your degree you can also explore aspects of research and practitioner psychology. With modules such as Clinical Psychology, you gain a taste of this professional postgraduate route to enable you to make an informed choice about your future career as a psychologist. You can find useful careers information on the BPS website. The lecturers delivering these modules are practitioners or experts within these fields. Alongside the academic content, they provide valuable insights for our students in terms of what it is like to work as a professional psychologist. Because of our tutorial teaching model, you get to interact with them and ask questions about their experiences and your future career.

In the final two terms of your degree, you will undertake a final research project. This enables you to design your own research, collect and analyse data and write your research up. This enables students to demonstrate many of the skills they have been taught throughout their degree programme. In doing so you will demonstrate important project management skills. Unlike many other universities you will be able to develop a research project within an area of your choosing with the help of a one-to-one academic project supervisor.

Preparation for work

As one of the few BPS accredited two year BSc Psychology with Applied Computing degrees in the UK, you will be able to fast track your career within this popular field, or opt to consolidate your learning through postgraduate study once you have graduated.

This programme is accredited as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS (British Psychological Society), provided the minimum standard of a Second Class Honours is achieved and you pass the final year research project module.

All our degree courses combine academic challenge with the transferable skills that will stand you in good stead for future employment. Many of our more vocationally-focused degrees offer the opportunity of work placements and experience in industry.

Our graduates have gone on to further study at most of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, London, Oxford and Cambridge, and secured jobs in senior positions around the world.

As our Psychology graduates gain a plethora of valuable skills, they have gone on to some of the most successful and exciting career paths, in addition to further study. You can read a selection of them in our library of Success Stories.

The University reserves the right to increase course fees annually in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If the University intends to increase your course fees it will notify you via email of this as soon as reasonably practicable.

Course fees do not include additional costs such as books, equipment, writing up fees and other ancillary charges. Where applicable, these additional costs will be made clear.

On-campus accommodation

We guarantee on-campus accommodation to all new students for their first four terms of study, as long as it is booked and paid for in good time, so you’re assured of a safe and secure home from home when you arrive at the University. Most new students choose this option.

Living on campus enables you to become involved in University activities, make friends, and integrate with the University community. For some of you this will be your first time in the UK; for others it will be the first time living away from home – and independence brings its challenges as well as its excitements. Whatever your circumstances, we know how important it is for you to feel comfortable in your accommodation.

What’s included?

All our study bedrooms are fully furnished, centrally heated, and connected to the internet. With few exceptions they have a wash basin and small refrigerator. We have a large number of ensuite rooms, and are upgrading more rooms each year. There are shared kitchens for when you wish to cook for yourself.

Find out more

If you’d like to find out more, visit our Accommodation pages or get in touch with our Accommodation Team.

We recommend that all prospective students visit our campus if they are able to, at one of our open days or a Campus Tour, campus tours include a typical student room.

We welcome applications in two different ways – directly via our online application form or through UCAS.

If you’re interested in transferring to Buckingham from another university then please get in touch to talk through your options.