Licenciatura en Psicología (Hons)

Do the inner workings of the human mind intrigue you? Do you want to see what the most complicated machine in the universe is capable of? Through psychology, you’ll understand the depths of the human psyche and dive into the social, developmental, cognitive, individual differences and biological dimensions of behaviour.

Why study this subject?

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is a recognised qualification by employers throughout the country.

Whether you’re simply fascinated by the human mind and why we behave in the way that we do, or you have your sights set on becoming a Clinical Psychologist, studying Psychology is a great choice.

Not only will you build a deep understanding of yourself and others that will help you in everyday life, but you’ll also learn valuable skills that will attract any future employer. You’ll develop your analytical mind, nurture your own curiosity and understand human motivation making you a great leader and team player.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Our teaching department is home to an incredible community of Psychology and Social Science students who can collaborate with you on projects, providing a rich supply of volunteers when you run your own experiments.

We pride ourselves on teaching practical skills wherever and whenever we can, meaning you'll always leave us feeling confident and prepared for your future. This hands-on approach will give you a sense of what it’s really like to work in the world of psychology, in whatever career you choose.

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is a recognised qualification by employers throughout the country. Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) and from there you can even take steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Placements Plus

BNU is a Placements Plus university. So, whatever degree you do, you can be sure there’ll be plenty of industry-relevant opportunities on offer, to help you get into your chosen field.

We’ll also prepare you for work beforehand, with special skills for work training, further boosting your CV, and building skills employers will value. In recognition of the value, we place on these skills we have incorporated this experience into your study time.

Placements Plus is all about helping you get some valuable experience under your belt while you’re a student, to increase your choices later, and help you get the graduate-level job you want.

With a rich 125-year history, Buckinghamshire New University offers high quality, employment-focused degree programmes in a wide range of subject areas, including:

• art, design and performance
• business, law and computing
• healthcare and social work
• media and creative industries
• nursing and allied health
• pilot training, tourism management and airport management
• security resilience and policing
• sport, social sciences, and psychology.

*Fast-track into your degree with this accelerated first-year programme. You can start in January and finish in July – ready to progress straight into your second year in September. You will:

• be based at our High Wycombe Campus
• benefit from the full programme
• accelerate your journey into higher education
• enjoy all the great facilities on offer

Top 20 UK university for graduate employability (HESA 2020)

From day one, we will encourage you to focus on your future career and to take advantage of the many opportunities while you study.

Industry connections, accreditations, placements, promotion of entrepreneurship and visiting guest speakers will help you to stand out in the job market. Our strong focus on employability flows through all our courses and our graduates have great stories to tell.

We’re proud to be a top 10 UK university for graduate employability (HESA 2020), with 98% of our graduates in, or about to start, employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.

Top 3 Students’ Union (NSS 2020)

We understand that studying at Buckinghamshire New University isn’t only about earning a degree. It’s about diving into new experiences, finding and exploring new passions, making new friends, and flourishing in amazing ways.

Our Students’ Union has recently been voted number three in the UK (NSS 2020) and, whatever you’re into, you’ll find a club, society or team to be part of. Not to mention countless other opportunities you can get involved in outside your course, like volunteering, skills workshops and a packed and varied events calendar. Plus, thanks to our Big Deal scheme, all our clubs, societies and activities are free!

Find out more

For more information, visit our website. Or why not find out more about the great reasons to choose Buckinghamshire New University and come along to a Virtual Open Day or chat online to our staff and students.