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The BSc (Hons) Psychology course develops your understanding of how and why people think, feel and behave, with British Psychological Society accreditation and a strong focus on real-world application.
BSc (Hons)
Four years full-time or eight years part-time
September, January, May
The BSc (Hons) Psychology course explores how and why people act in the way that they do. You will study the human mind and behaviour while developing the research, analytical and communication skills needed to investigate psychological questions.
The course focuses on applying psychology to real-world settings and problems. You will build understanding of psychological theory, research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, while exploring areas such as cognitive, social, biological, developmental and individual differences psychology.
This British Psychological Society accredited course is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist, while also developing transferable skills valued across many sectors.
This course is for students interested in people, behaviour, mental processes, research and the practical application of psychology to areas such as health, education, work, wellbeing and society.
Graduates can progress towards further training in psychology, postgraduate study, research or graduate roles in health, education, social care, human resources, marketing, public services, community work and many other people-focused sectors.
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and can form the first step towards chartered psychologist status.
Develop skills in psychological research, data analysis, evidence evaluation and investigation.
Apply psychological understanding to workplace, health, education and social issues.
At Level 10, you’ll complete your Psychology Dissertation alongside Professional Pathways in Psychology and work-related learning, with opportunities to explore specific professional pathways within psychology.
Learning includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work, research tasks, data analysis, independent study and work-related learning. Assessment may include essays, reports, research projects, data analysis, presentations, class tests and dissertation work.
The BSc (Hons) Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis.
Please visit our Undergraduate entry requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications.
Relevant HNC, HND and SWAP routes may be considered, including social sciences, social studies, counselling, care, police studies, legal services, working with communities and related access programmes.
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed equivalent.
Explore the career opportunities this course can lead to. The skills and knowledge you gain can prepare you for a wide range of roles across your chosen industry and support your long-term professional development.
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