Psychology [with Foundation Year]

Explore the way we think and understand human behaviour with our BPS accredited Psychology degree.

Psychology affects everything we do. You’re curious about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour – and that’s what sits at the heart of our BPS accredited Psychology degree.

We’ll encourage you to keep asking questions, to develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to become a psychologist. Together, we’ll explore the different facets of psychology including applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology.

By studying BSc (Hons) Psychology at ARU, you’ll immerse yourself in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist.

Why ARU?

• Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our world-class Science Centre with dedicated Psychology labs

• Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving

• Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023)

• We offer support with the cost of living, and Psychology courses deliver compressed teaching across three days of the week, freeing your time for work experience

• In your final year, tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules

• Study abroad opportunities

Course Modules

Year 1

• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

• Information and Communication Technology

• Critical Thinking

• Maths for Scientists

• Intercultural Studies

• Ethics

• Biology: Physiology

• Psychology

Year 2

• Becoming a Researcher (30 credits)

• Self and Society (30 credits)

• Mind and Behaviour (30 credits)

• Clinical and Health Psychology (15 credits)

• Into ARU

• The Psychology of Everyday Life (15 credits) *

• Anglia Language Programme (15 credits) *

Year 3

• Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits)

• Social Psychology: Development and Difference (30 credits)

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

• Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credits)

• Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (15 credits)

• Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits)

Year 4

• Psychology Project (30 credits)

• Professional Skills in Clinical Settings (15 credits) *

• Sex, Sexuality and Gender (15 credits) *

• Stress and Stress Management (15 credits) *

• Culture and Health (15 credits) *

• Cognitive Neuroscience (15 credits) *

• Educational Psychology (15 credits) *

• Psychological Assessment (15 credits) *

• Psychology in the Workplace (15 credits) *

• Forensic Psychology (15 credits) *

• Consumer Psychology (15 credits) *

• Atypical Development (15 credits) *

• Psychological Therapies (15 credits) *

• Lifespan Development (15 credits) *

• Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues (15 credits) *

• Cyberpsychology (15 credits) *

• The Neuroscience of Self (15 credits) *

*optional

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to measure your progress. You’ll complete exams (both written and practical), essays, research reports, oral presentations, lab reports and a dissertation on a subject of your choice.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society