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Business Psychology

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Course summary

Uncover the mysteries of human behaviour in a business context. From inspiring leadership, to motivating employees and encouraging team building, our Business Psychology BSc investigates the psychological factors that drive business success. This BPS-accredited programme equips you to understand the influence of mental and physical health amongst individuals within organisations, enabling you to apply this to a range of careers in business and beyond.

Why choose this course?

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

  • Develop strong research skills applicable to a wide variety of careers

  • Learn from experienced academic staff who are leaders in business psychology research and practice

  • Enhance your career prospects by gaining hands-on work experience with placement opportunities

  • A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university

Develop an understanding of people, their behaviour and wellbeing and how this influences performance in the workplace. Whether you're curious about marketing strategies, organisational development or human resources, our BPS-accredited programme* explores the exciting role of psychology within business contexts. From leadership, team building and motivation, all are important aspects for business to maintain and encourage productivity and further development. You'll learn and critically evaluate the factors that play a key role in fulfilling an efficient and positive environment.

Discover the psychological influences shaping behaviour including biological functions, cognition, individual differences and social development. You will explore the role of scientific evidence in psychological practice, having the opportunity to engage with both qualitative and quantitative research.

*subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award

About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

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Course code:
CN81
Institution code:
K12

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Data from:
This course and 7 other psychology courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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51 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

89 Go onto work and study

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