Study Psychology in London
Psychology is one of the most popular courses to study in UK universities and London is one of the top places to study. Find out more about studying Psychology in London.
Why study Psychology in London
Psychology is the study of the human mind that seeks to find out why people behave in the way they do.
Taking a psychology course doesn’t just lead to a job as a psychologist, therapist or counsellor. A degree in Psychology is highly desirable to employers and opens doors into varied careers from law to business and many more. Undergraduate degrees in Psychology may incorporate clinical training or be offered in combination with other subjects
If you want to study Psychology in England's capital city, you are not alone. London attracts thousands of students from the UK and abroad. With a population of just over nine and a half million, London is a melting pot of cultures and personalities that shape its unique identity. No two boroughs are the same so you can easily find a place where you feel at home or like you are visiting a different city or even country entirely, a perfect place to come to study people!
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Best London universities for Psychology
Below is the 10 best London universities to study Psychology. The table shows both where they come in our Psychology rankings and our main league table.
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| University | Psychology table rank | Main Table Rank |
|---|---|---|
| London School of Economics | 6 | 3 |
| UCL (University College London) | 10 | 13 |
| King's College London, University of London | 11 | 19 |
| Queen Mary University of London | 34 | 41 |
| City St George’s, University of London | 45 | 53 |
| St Mary's University, Twickenham | 76 | 69 |
| Goldsmiths, University of London | 77 | 71 |
| Brunel University of London | 79 | 67 |
| University of Greenwich | 85 | 106 |
| University of Roehampton | 86 | 115 |
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Psychology courses in London
Undergraduate degrees in Psychology may incorporate clinical training or be offered in combination with other subjects. Course options may include an integrated foundation year, a master’s or an accelerated degree programme. Some degrees may have a professional placement year. January start dates are available.
Below is a list of some of the psychology courses available at London universities.
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
- BSc Psychology with Counselling Skills BSc (Hons)
- Business Psychology BSc (Hons)
- Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
- Criminology with Forensic Psychology BA (Hons)
- Psychological and Behavioural Science BSc (Hons)
- Psychology (Child Development) BSc (Hons)
- Psychology (Sport, Health and Exercise) BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
- Sport Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements for a Psychology degree are usually between 104–156 UCAS points. Universities will usually ask that you’ve studied a science subject at an advanced or higher level such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics or psychology. Joint subjects may have their own requirements and general subjects may be excluded. Some universities may require an interview and entry assessment.
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