Psychology (including a Foundation Year)

Are you intrigued by the human mind and behaviour? Our Psychology degree offers a deep dive into the complexities of human thought, emotions and actions. Whether you're interested in understanding mental health, social psychology or cognitive processes, our course provides a solid foundation. With a focus on both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, you'll be well-prepared for a rewarding career in psychology.

The University of Chester's Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). As such, our course ensures you can achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartership of this professional body. Our dedicated teaching team provides personalised guidance and support, helping you develop essential skills like critical thinking, research methods and effective communication. We also offer flexible pathways to explore areas of psychology that interest you, such as developmental psychology, and clinical and health psychology.

Our course provides ample opportunities for personal and professional growth; you can join our student-led Psychology society for social and academic events and explore study abroad options to broaden your horizons and pursue areas of study of your choice. Through our specialist psychology career programme, you can develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen field, whether it's as a professional psychologist or in another related field, such as positions in marketing, banking or management.

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

There will be a broad range of assessment methods so that students are exposed to the different types of task they might encounter in the workplace. Assessment methods may include essays, research reports, reflective reports, presentations and multiple choice examinations. Other assessments such as case studies, portfolios and blogs allow students to demonstrate their competencies in these areas and to develop their skills in writing for both academic and non-academic audiences.

We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.

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

• British Psychological Society