Modules

Foundation Year Core Human Behaviour Research Matters Human Science – Dissecting the details Human Communication Exploring Intersections Knowledge Unleashed Year one Core Frameworks of Living Psychology Applying Psychology Researching Psychology Nature and Nurture in Psychology The Mind in Context: Cognitive and Social Psychology Digital Minds: Exploring Personality and Cyberpsychology Year two Core Personality and Development Sensation, Perception, and Beyond Quantitative Methods in Psychology Qualitative Approaches in Psychology Approaches to Positive Human Development Optional Modules The Therapeutic Process Client Diversity and Therapeutic Spaces Psychological Perspectives in Classifying Criminality Employability and Professional Development Inclusive Practice in Sport and Physical Activity Approaches to Applied Sport and Performance Psychology Year three **Core* Conceptual and Critical Social Psychology Dissertation Optional Modules Police Psychology and the Legal Framework Investigative and Forensic Psychology Interpersonal Violence Psychology of Physical Education and Youth Sport Employability and Professional Development The Therapeutic Process States, Beliefs, Values: Psychology in Practice Victimology The Human Brain: Evolution, Cognition and Behaviour Applied Psychology Pathways to Practice

Assessment method

This course integrates academic theory with practical experience to ensure your learning remains both relevant and engaging. Teaching is delivered through a blend of interactive lectures and seminars, hands-on laboratory work and simulations, as well as collaborative group projects and independent research. Assessment methods are varied and thoughtfully designed to promote deep learning, self-reflection, and academic growth. These include: exams presentations coursework group assignments research projects. In your final year, you will undertake a psychology dissertation on a topic of your choosing, allowing you to explore an area of personal interest in depth. To qualify for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), an essential milestone on the path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist, you must successfully complete designated core modules. We recognise that psychology is an incredibly rewarding profession, but one that can also come with challenges. That’s why we place your wellbeing and development at the heart of our degree, equipping you with the support and guidance needed to grow into a confident, capable psychologist. Some days may be personally demanding, which makes having a supportive environment essential. At BNU, we foster a close-knit, encouraging community where you can turn to both your peers and our dedicated teaching staff for support and reassurance through shared and individual challenges. We take pride in truly getting to know our students. Throughout your course, you’ll benefit from personalised, one-to-one support from your tutors and the wider academic team.

Professional bodies

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

• British Psychological Society