The degree course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for building a career in psychology-related disciplines.

 

Vocational modules allow you to understand how the key theories of psychology are applied in the professional context, and the course explores the use of psychology in areas such as health, education, sport, forensic, clinical and the law.

 

This allows you to learn about psychology in practice from different perspectives. The opportunities to gain real-world exposure will also be developed across the course through engagement with a variety of psychologists from different fields.

 

Why you should study this course?

• This course aims to provide you with an understanding of the disciplines found within psychology and an awareness of how these are used when working with clients.
• Core areas of psychology are incorporated at the appropriate levels, as stipulated by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so that you learn about the historical and philosophical contexts as well as the developmental, social, biological, cognitive and research methodologies in this field.
• Opportunity to undertake an optional placement or study abroad year2.