Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Psychology (C800)

Students will learn how people think, feel and behave in different situations. Students will also learn how to challenge and explore common assumptions and address questions such as:

The Psychology BSc provides the perfect foundation for a wide variety of employment opportunities or future training as a professional psychologist. In the first year, students will gain a broad understanding of the different areas of psychology and essential research skills. In the second year, students will broaden their knowledge base and explore more complex topics, such as intelligence, creativity, decision making and prejudice. The final year will offer students the chance to specialise in an area that interests, such as forensic, work, counselling or clinical psychology. These modules offer an advanced understanding of psychological theory, research and practice, taught by experts in their field and psychology practitioners.

Throughout the course, students will learn how to use specialist methods and equipment, gaining practical skills in psychological research. Students will undertake an individual research project under the supervision of an academic tutor. The knowledge students will gain from the course can be applied in the real-world to many different contexts and situations.