Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Course details: Prepare for professional development as academic or practitioner psychologist and develop the theory, knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to many other career pathways. You gain a deep understanding of psychology through active learning experiences that allow you to understand the ways that psychological theory and concepts are applied in practice. Research training develops your psychological research skills and enables you to undertake your own research and develop expertise based on your interests. Top reasons to study this course: Accreditation: our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. Research focus: you work with a psychology team that is research active and has expertise in their respective discipline areas, and benefit from our range of research facilities and equipment to synergise theory and practise. Learning with local community impact: you tackle real issues of interest to the University’s local community which may involve projects around the environment and wellbeing, gambling related harms or the impact of poverty on mental health. Employability: professional development opportunities and employability skills are embedded throughout the course and through our links with local organisations and employers, making you career ready. After the course: If you graduate with a 2.2 or above, you will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership status with the British Psychological Society (www.bps.org.uk). The skills and knowledge developed on this course are suited to postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist in any area of psychology. You can also enter a broad range of careers including health and social welfare, the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations and the public sector.