Course summary

Overview Why study Psychology with us? Our accredited course equips you with essential skills and in-depth knowledge, covering cognitive, social, biological, and developmental psychology, as well as human behaviour. Upon completion, you'll gain Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership, a crucial step for aspiring psychologists. Whether you're interested in clinical psychology, forensics, government policy, or elite sports coaching, our program prepares you for a wide range of career paths. Plus, you'll learn from leading researchers in the field and have access to specialized facilities, including psychology labs and counselling practice rooms. What will you learn? This course covers key psychological practices, from foundational concepts to specialized areas like Neuropsychology and Therapeutic Psychology. The curriculum ensures a broad introduction in the first year, followed by in-depth study in core subjects and the opportunity to choose from a variety of advanced study options, including Neuropsychology, Primatology, and more, while undertaking an independent research project in your final year. This program fosters crucial transferable skills, research and analytical abilities, and a deep understanding of human communication methods, setting you up for a successful career or further postgraduate study. How do we support your career development? Our program's accreditation by the British Psychological Society means you'll gain Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership, a vital qualification for aspiring psychologists. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement between your second and third years, gaining practical experience and industry connections. Additionally, our Employability Service offers workshops, one-on-one support, and valuable resources to enhance your employability skills. With excellent employment prospects and versatile skills, this course can lead to various rewarding careers, from counselling and social work to teaching, or even roles in law, business, and education. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/