UCAS CB86, three years
A three-year BSc accredited by the British Psychological Society, in the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences.
Undergraduate · UCL Psychology and Language Sciences
UCL Psychology and Language Sciences: psychology through communication
UCL's Psychology and Language Sciences BSc studies psychology through the prism of human interaction and communication, combining psychology, language sciences, linguistics and communication in a British Psychological Society-accredited degree. It asks for AAA including a science subject or Psychology, or IB 38 points with a named subject at grade 6. The decision for an applicant is whether the language and communication focus suits them better than standalone Psychology or Linguistics.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What UCL asks for in Psychology and Language Sciences
Taken from UCL's Psychology and Language Sciences BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes) and read on 31 October 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; UCL's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
AAA with a science or Psychology
The A-level requirement is AAA, to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
IB 18 points in three higher level subjects
A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, to include grade 6 in one of the named subjects, with no higher level score below 5.
BPS accreditation
UCL says the course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
A four-year Master's version
UCL also offers a four-year integrated Master's course with a workplace applied or research placement.
Official sources
Read on 31 October 2026 on UCL's Psychology and Language Sciences BSc course page (a saved copy that UCL labels as possibly not showing recent changes), which describes 2027 entry. UCL's department pages, the fees pages, the contextual-offer details and the 2028-entry values were not read, and the page lists no admissions test or interview so none is stated and are not stated.
The course
Psychology, speech and language in one programme
UCL says the first year is mainly compulsory modules plus research methods, lab classes and tutorials, with modules including Perception, Attention and Learning, Memory, Introduction to Speech Science and Introduction to Language. Year 2 has five compulsory modules, two options and an optional placement with children, and Year 3 centres on a research project and six optional modules. Many students go on to clinical and educational psychology, teaching, speech and language therapy or audiology.
Is it the right degree?
This degree against Psychology and Linguistics
UCL offers neighbouring degrees.
Choose this degree if
you want psychology with speech, language and communication built in.
Choose UCL Psychology if
you want psychology across its broader areas. Avandy's UCL Psychology guide covers it.
Choose UCL Linguistics if
you want language structure as the centre. Avandy's UCL Linguistics guide covers it.
Entry rules
AAA with a science or Psychology
The A-level requirement is AAA to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, with GCSE English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade B or 6. The IB requirement is a total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include grade 6 in one named subject, with no higher level score below 5. UCL's page lists no admissions test or interview. This page states no scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not UCL's.
Do you have a qualifying science or Psychology subject?
UCL names five.
Are speech and language part of your interest?
They are central to the modules.
Is a placement with children attractive?
It is optional in Year 2.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules UCL has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means UCL published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means UCL has not yet published it.
Grades, the subject requirements and the preferred-subject guidance: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. UCL has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline and the 2028-entry requirements: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check UCL's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm the required subjects, read the course structure and plan your preparation around it.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with University College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not write applications. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does UCL Psychology and Language Sciences BSc require?
AAA, to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
What is the IB requirement?
A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects with grade 6 in one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology and no higher level score below 5, in UCL's wording for 2027 entry.
Is the course accredited?
UCL says it is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
Do I need a science A level?
UCL asks for one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.
Is there a placement?
Year 2 students have the option of a weekly observational placement with children in an early years' setting.
Does Avandy state offer scores?
No. This page records UCL's wording for 2027 entry and states no scores or probabilities.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are UCL's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when UCL publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
Talk to us about UCL Psychology and Language Sciences
Tell us about the student's curriculum, their science subject, their interest in language and communication and how this degree compares with Psychology, the universities on the list, and the intended year of entry. A senior adviser will review the academic profile before recommending how to prepare.