Psychology - BA (Hons)

### What is the BA (Hons) Psychology The BA (Hons) Psychology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and approaches in psychology today, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges. ### Why this course The BA (Hons) Psychology gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world. Gain work experience alongside your studies by working one-on-one as a psychologist’s research assistant, undertaking an internship alongside health and wellbeing practitioners and supporting psychology outreach. Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. You’ll graduate on the path to a psychologist or researcher career, with the foundations needed to specialise in areas such as clinical and educational psychology. ### Who should apply Future chartered psychologists, therapists and counsellors Students wanting to work in education, media, public policy or the arts Those considering a career that benefits from understanding human thought and behaviour Deep thinkers wanting a broad, humanities approach to psychology