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Undergraduate
UCAS code:C800
Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science

Learn why people think, feel and behave the way they do and how this impacts on our society. Study in a university ranked number one in the UK for Psychology.
Explore the BSc in Psychological and Behavioural Science at LSE

Overview

Introduction

Why do people think and behave the way they do in certain situations? What role does our environment have on decision-making? How does an individual’s behaviour affect wider society? These are all questions explored on our BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science.

This programme is unusual in bringing together psychology and behavioural science in one degree and exploring these subjects from both social science and natural science perspectives. As well as developing your core knowledge, you’ll learn how psychological and behavioural science theories can be applied in the real world to address social issues in areas such as health and education.

You’ll learn how to conduct high-quality empirical research, including research design and qualitative approaches such as interviews and focus groups. You’ll also study statistical analysis and interpretation and learn how to present your findings effectively.

LSE was recently ranked number one in the UK for Psychology in the Good University Guide and in the Complete University Guide. Our graduates progress to rewarding and interesting careers in government, NGOs and the private sector – contributing to national and international policy debates.

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Entry requirements

Here, you can check our entry requirements for GCSEs, A-levels (please read them alongside our information about subject combinations) and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. We also consider applications from students with a range of other UK qualifications and from overseas. Please select the overseas button below and choose your country from the dropdown list to find the equivalency to A-levels of your qualification.

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We welcome students from all walks of life at LSE. We want to recruit students with the very best academic merit, potential and motivation. So, whatever your background, please do apply. Get all the details on our general entry requirements.

Competition for places at LSE is high. We cannot guarantee you an offer of a place even if you’re predicted or achieve our standard entry requirements.

Our standard offer requirements are intended only as a guide and, in some cases, you’ll be asked for different grades.

Programme content

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100.

Year 1

You’ll take two compulsory psychology courses, two compulsory methodology courses and choose one option from outside the department. Additionally, you’ll take LSE100.

Why study with us

Discover more about our students and department.

Meet the department

The Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science is a growing community of researchers, academics and students who explore the human mind and behaviour in a societal context.

From our early beginnings as a group of researchers studying psychology and society 50 years ago, the department is now home to an interdisciplinary faculty team conducting wide-ranging research.

Today, our research spans:

  • social psychology
  • behavioural economics
  • political psychology
  • organisational culture
  • consumer behaviour
  • public engagement
  • community development
  • global health, happiness and well-being
  • planetary health.

Our research is connected with what is happening in the world today. The outputs impact policy, business and society at large. This focus on real-world issues sets our department, and LSE, apart from other institutions and our students inform and inspire the direction of our work.

We offer various taught programmes and research opportunities, ranging from our BSc in Psychological and Behavioural Science to doctoral training – all with an emphasis on practical, policy-related issues.

By maintaining this focus on real-world issues and societal impact, our department leads the way with innovative research in the field, the lab and everywhere in between.

So, whether you want to study, research or teach, you’ll find a supportive and inspirational community where you can contribute to global debates and change.

Learn more about our programmes and research.

Your application

Overview

We consider each application carefully, taking into account all the details you’ve included on your UCAS form, such as:

You may also have to provide evidence of your English proficiency, although this is not needed at the application stage. See our English language requirements page.

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Fees and funding

The table of fees shows the latest tuition fees for all programmes.

You're charged a fee for each year of your programme. Your tuition fee covers registration and examination fees payable to the School, lectures, classes and individual supervision, lectures given at other colleges under intercollegiate arrangements and, under current arrangements, membership of the Students' Union. It doesn't cover living costs or travel or fieldwork.

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£9,250

Home student fee per each year of your programme

This is the 2025/26 tuition fee. The home student undergraduate fee may rise in line with inflation in subsequent years.

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Graduate destinations

Overview

Likely graduate employment sectors for this programme include communications, public policy, management consultancy, international development, charities and NGOs, organisational development and change, behavioural insights research, teaching, mass media, marketing and finance.

This data is drawn from the 2021/22 Graduate Outcomes Survey, run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and in full-time employment.

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