Undergraduate study
     

Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology

  • Length: 3 years
  • Typical offer: A typical offer is 260 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent)
  • Also available part-time
 

Psychology studies human thoughts, feelings, motivations and behaviour using scientific methods. You study how psychology can be applied to a range of settings to help people cope with mental health conditions, improve education practices, apprehend offenders, improve workplace satisfaction and help athletes perform better.

Our staff work in clinical practices, and provide expertise for organisations including the NHS, Norwegian Police University College, The Main Project and DigitalCity – so you can be sure you are taught topical issues by experts in the field.

Your enhanced understanding of interpersonal behaviour and communication leaves you ideally placed for a career in sales, marketing or education. Our emphasis on rigorous scientific methodology means you develop excellent analytical skills prized in professions from accounting to personnel. With British Psychological Society accreditation, you are well placed for further study to become a registered psychologist.

How you learn

Teaching is delivered using a range of lectures, seminars and laboratory classes. We emphasise study skills so you learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments and computer programs. You also have access to our computer suites and specialist laboratories where you develop practical skills in the investigation of human behaviour.

How you are assessed

A wide variety of assessment methods is used on the course. These include written assignments, essays, laboratory reports, group and individual presentations, poster presentations, portfolios and a dissertation.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Career opportunities

Although this is an academic course rather than a professional training course, on successful completion of it, with a 2.2 or above, you will have graduate basis for chartership (GBC) status and could take postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist. 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.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 260 tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent). You must also have five GCSEs including English and maths at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

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