Psychology and Publishing - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

Engage in a crossdisciplinary learning experience by combining the creative world of publishing with the analytical and research focussed science of Psychology KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE 1 Combining two subjects boosts your employability and gives you the opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise in two subject areas making you a more versatile graduate 2 The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society if you major in Psychology 3 Learn from inspiring lecturers who have a wealth of knowledge and experience in Publishing and Psychology 4 Specialist facilities include our observation suite eyetracker equipment and Babylab 5 Engage in researchbased scholarship to focus on themes that particularly interest you HOW YOULL LEARN For Psychology modules you will learn from lecturers and tutors who are carrying out research designed to offer fresh perspectives on issues that are significant at every stage of life Your lecturers bring their latest thinking to your studies And in some cases youll have opportunities to get involved in research projects yourself Quality inspectors have commended us for being at the forefront of technologyenhanced learning in Psychology For Publishing modules you will learn through a mixture of lectures seminars tutorials creative writing workshops project work technologyenhanced learning peer reviews and presentations YOUR CAREER The UK publishing industry is proportionately the largest and most successful in the world so youll have an extensive range of career opportunities open to you You could work as an author editor or publisher of books magazines or digital content You could also consider a career as a literary agent bookseller or events coordinator at a book festival Outside of the publishing world employers across all sectors always need people who can write and communicate well The key skills youll develop on this course writing editing group work and presentations are essential for many roles most obviously copywriters marketers advertising executives events managers and publicists Studying psychology opens doors to many different sectors and professions anywhere an understanding of people is valued so your career options will be broad Our Psychology graduates have gone on to successful roles in sectors such as Psychological research Scientific or clinical research Charity leadership Mental health support and management Health services and therapeutic care Probation service and police Human resources Health psychology Educational psychology Occupational psychology Forensic psychology Clinical psychology Teaching Through our Professional Development Package youll gain valuable transferable skills including Written and verbal communication Research and analytical Personal motivation organisation and selfreflection Numeracy IT literacy Critical awareness If you want to become a Psychologist or progress to Postgraduate study in Psychology we advise that you major in Psychology including all prescribed credit bearing modules This means you will receive accreditation from the British Psychological Society STUDY OPTIONS On the Joint Honours programme there are different pathways of study available You can often study both subjects equally or choose to major in a subject Please view the course page on our website for more information on pathways