Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology degree explores the secrets of what makes us human, what it means to be alive, and why we behave in the ways we do.This course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum. Youll explore the human being; the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a
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Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology degree explores the secrets of what makes us human, what it means to be alive, and why we behave in the ways we do.
This course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) curriculum. You'll explore the human being; the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people's lives and society.
Taking the BSc (Hons) Psychology course enables you to apply to specialise in a particular area. These specialisms start in Year Two. The routes you could specialise in include:
Cognition and Neuroscience
This specialist route enables you to explore in greater depth the cognitive processes that support cognitive capacities such as memory and attention and examine the neurological systems underpinning these.
Social and Cultural Psychology
This specialism allows yo
How you’re taught
The BSc (Hons) Psychology is taught by experienced staff used to working with students from a range of backgrounds and with varying levels of skill and experience.
To provide you with a first-class learning experience and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university, you will receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods that include lectures, workshops, and one-on-one supervision. The smaller group sessions provide opportunities to develop:
- problem-solving skills
- group working skills
- analytical skills
- debating skills
- presentation skills
- research and data analysis skills
Careers and employability
Our Psychology course is designed so that you can develop all the knowledge and skills that you'll need for your future career.
The course will develop your transferable skills, including:
- numerical skills (including statistical analysis)
- analytical skills and critical thinking
- communication skills
- presentation skills
- problem-solving skills.
Highly sought after by employers, these skills will put you in a strong position in the graduate market.
u to explore in greater depth the way in which social contexts influence our behaviour, both in theoretical terms and in applied settings, as well as consider cultural differences and how culture shapes our behaviour.
You will also have the option to apply to specialise in Mental Health, Forensic Psychology and Educational and Developmental psychology from Year Two onwards.
