Psychology

Psychology is all about discovering how our minds shape our actions. In this course, you'll dive into key areas like biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, using scientific methods like observation and testing to understand why people behave the way they do. Plus, you can gain real-world experience with a work placement.

Our state-of-the-art facilities—featuring computer labs, research cubicles, and an observation suite—will support your learning, with expert technicians on hand. You’ll develop in-demand skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, making you a strong candidate in any job market.

This BPS-accredited degree is your first step towards becoming a psychologist, with the chance to specialise in fields like clinical, educational, or forensic psychology. Tailor your learning with optional modules in your final year to align with your passions and career goals.

Key features

• Real world application: Explore how the mind influences behaviour through scientific methods such as observation, experimentation, and testing. Study core areas—biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology—and gain hands-on experience with an optional work placement.

• Industry experience: Take advantage of an optional year-long placement opportunity to develop your professional skills in applied settings. Past students have secured roles with organisations such as PwC, St Andrews Healthcare, Turning Point, HMPPS (Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service), Warwickshire County Council Educational Psychology Services, Leicestershire Life Links, and the NHS.

• Learn in authentic, specialist facilities: Access advanced computer labs, research cubicles, interview rooms, an innovative food lab, and an observation suite—supported by expert technicians to enhance your practical learning.

• Boost your employability: Gain essential skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and effective communication, making you an attractive candidate in the job market.

• BPS-accredited for your future: Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree is your gateway to becoming a psychologist, or progressing into specialist areas like clinical, educational, or forensic psychology.

• Tailor your learning journey: Choose from a wide range of optional final-year modules to align your studies with your personal interests and career goals.

• Research-led teaching: Our curriculum is informed by the latest research and delivered by academics who are active researchers, ensuring your learning stays relevant and up to date.

• Broaden your horizons: Our graduates are in demand across various fields, excelling in roles that require a strong understanding of societal issues, including healthcare, criminal justice, education, and social work. With a strong emphasis on research methods in the first two years, our graduates are also well-prepared to pursue careers in research, data analytics, and as behavioural science officers in local authorities.

FIRST YEAR:
Professional Skills for Psychologists
Core Areas and Research Methods 1
Applied Psychology
Core Areas and Research Methods 2

SECOND YEAR
Mind, Brain and Behaviour
Psychology and Mental Health
Psychology across the Lifespan
Psychology of Social Problems
Personality and Social Psychology

THIRD YEAR
Core modules:
Psychology Project
Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
Employability Skills and Psychology

Optional modules:
Criminological and Forensic Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Work Psychology
Psychology of Health and Illness
Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
Psychology of Eating Behaviour
Psychology and Education
Cyberpsychology
Perception
Clinical Psychology: Theory and Practice
Introduction to data science for psychologists
Data Science with R
Human Sexual and Reproductive Behaviours
Loss, Grief and Bereavement: Cultural, Social, and Therapeutic Perspectives
Psychology of Addiction
Psychology of Human Rights, Activism and Social Justice
Psychology and Culture: Global Issues and International Perspectives

Assessment combines various methods including: essays, written exams, multiple choice exams, presentations, podcasts, portfolios, critical reviews.

We also utilise more innovative methods such as portfolios, podcasts, blogs, and grant applications. In your final year you will also complete an 6,000-8,000 word dissertation.