What makes people behave in certain ways What are the mental and physical processes that underlie our actions How do we perceive and understand things – and what role does the unconscious mind play in our day-to-day lives This undergraduate Psychology BSc(Hons) degree provides valuable insight into the nature of human behaviour, answering all these questions and more. It gives you the opportunity to gain skills that can be applied to many situations, careers, and further study, combined with the flexibility to explore a wide range of topics relating to mental processes and social behaviours. These include perception, cognition, emotions, motivation, personality and interpersonal relationships. You’ll also look at current and sometimes controversial issues by examining case studies. Why study Psychology BSc(Hons) In Yorkshire and the Humber, we’ve ranked 4th for Psychology in the Guardian League Tables 2026. Also, in the National Student Survey 2025, Psychology is ranked top in Yorkshire for learning resources, assessment, and feedback (psychology (non-specific)). During the course, you’ll be encouraged to think and apply your knowledge, looking at how psychological theories apply in the real-world. You’ll have the chance to enhance your studies by using specialist equipment in our psychology labs, using electroencephalogram (EEG) machines, biopacs, an eye movement tracker, an Oculus Rift (a virtual reality system), and specialist polygraph (lie detector machine), you’ll gain first-hand experience conducting your own experiments and research. You’ll be able to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society, (this course is accredited by the Society), if you graduate with a Lower Second Class Honours or higher and complete the empirical psychology project. Some of our final-year optional modules are partly taught by professional clinical and forensic psychologists, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from those in professional practice. Many of our lecturers are members of our Centre for Cognition and Neuroscience, too, and produce world-leading research in this field, ensuring you’ll be taught by some people at the cutting-edge of their discipline. If you’re keen to enrol on a Psychology course, consider broadening your skills on our Psychology BSc(Hons). This course aims to ensure you’re more attractive to employers or will prepare you for further study. If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree or our Health Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree.
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