Business Psychology

Course summary
Our BSc (Hons) Business Psychology combines the core areas of psychology with management competencies in business to deepen students' knowledge and understanding of business and management. Exploring topics on leadership, human behaviour with employees and consumers will develop your ability to use pschology in a business context. You will aslo acquire the research skills and methods to scientifically investigate human behaviour. This combined approach of studying psychological theories to 'real-world' business and organisational contexts provides you with sought after skills for implementing solutions in business scenarios.

Professional bodies
The course is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), putting students in a stronger position to secure a graduate level job. Through a mixture of guest speakers, lectures, small-group discussions and challenging practical tasks, students will work together with peers to extend their knowledge, entrepreneurial mindset and psychological perspective.

Gain the knowledge and skills employers need
Many of the jobs you will hold in the future don’t exist yet and this degree will teach you management fundamentals to deal with today’s complex and changing business landscape. We have taken the best management and psychology modules to provide the opportunity to fully utilise your skills on graduation and explore a career in management, HRM or marketing.

Work on live projects
You will have opportunities to work on live business projects with real-world clients, as you apply your knowledge to produce creative solutions and develop your confidence, business knowledge, critical thinking, and psychology knowledge to prepare you for your future career.

Dedicated work placement options
Our varied work placement opportunities help develop your confidence, experience, and your ability to stand out from the crowd in a competitive job market.

These placements will improve your employability further and act as a fantastic way to put theory into practice.

Interactive and supportive classes
Our interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd, as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.

This approach provides you with opportunities to develop and express your opinions relating to today’s business issues and inspire curiosity into the business world.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited
Our Business Psychology degree is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a professional management body who are the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the ultimate management accolade.

This means your degree matches what employers are currently looking for in aspiring managers.

You could also be eligible for the additional Level 5 Diploma in Management at no extra cost or assignment work. With a good degree accredited by CMI, plus this professional management qualification, your chances of securing employability increase, and you can accelerate your entry into management.

On this course you will:
Complete projects with real clients.
Explore various business, psychology, management, leadership topics and the strategies, challenges, and solutions businesses face.
Have the option to complete a 1-year or short placement (20 weeks).
Develop valuable soft skills like confidence, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, research, communication, time management and resilience.
Have the opportunity to take part in events and activities including trips, events, and business guest speakers.

Explore a range of topics such as:

Psychology perspectives
Positive psychology
Research
Psychology and social issues
Cultural psychology
Management
Sustainability
Leadership
Human resource management (HRM)
Operations management
Project management
Marketing

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

• Chartered Management Institute