On our psychology degree courses, you’ll learn how to apply psychological knowledge to academic and real world issues. Discover the mind and behaviour, enabling you to understand the way people act, react and interact.
Why study with us
- All our undergraduate psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), with all the courses providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This enables you to enrol on an accredited master’s degree and ultimately, pursue a career as a chartered Psychologist.
- You’ll have the opportunity to apply to work with staff for a 10-week, paid internship during the summer. This enhances your research skills and employability as you work with leading researchers on ‘cutting edge’ research projects.
- Applied Psychology (BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology) is ranked top in the UK for overall satisfaction with 95% (National Student Survey 2022).
What can I do with an psychology degree?
Our psychology degree equips you with a range of skills which open up many opportunities.
What jobs can you get with a psychology degree?
- Forensic Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- Clinical Psychologist
- Sport and Exercise Psychologist
- Occupational Psychologist
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Meet the team
You will receive support from a passionate large staff base, teaching in their areas of expertise. The Professors in Psychology all lecture on their own specialist topics at various points of the different degree programmes. The inspiration and understanding that can be gained from these staff encourages many of our students to seek further qualifications either through our taught master's provision or through postgraduate research qualifications.