BSc (Hons) Psychology

Psychology can change lives for the better.

With this BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you’ll study the mind and behaviour, examine how people think, act and feel – and take your first steps towards a career that really matters.

Course highlights

• Access specialist psychology equipment and facilities, including an observation suite, toddler and infant laboratory, psychophysiology laboratory, and digital analysis and video editing suite
• Have the chance to study abroad or take part in a year-long work placement, boosting your employability prospects after the course
• Create your own bespoke final year by choosing the subjects and specialisms that most interest you from a fully optional module list
• Be inspired by regular one-on-one tutorials with experienced psychology practitioners involved in trailblazing research, including the Centre for Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology and the Dog Cognition Centre
• Become eligible to apply for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (with a 2:2 or higher)

Accredited by:

This degree offers eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS), if you graduate with a 2:2 or higher.

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