Course summary

Why choose this course? Are you fascinated by the behaviours and decisions that people exhibit? If this sounds like you, then our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is perfect for your inquisitive mind. Studying human behaviour offers valuable insights into the mind and will provide you with a highly sought-after skills set by employers. You will: Be studying a degree that is British Psychology Association (BPS) accredited Have access to a diverse range of facilities including our psychometric lab, flight simulator, high-tech sports performance lab, experimental cubicles and simulation lab; all of which you can utilise to apply physical aspects to your theories in modules, for assessments or your dissertation Be taught by a research-active academic team, who will support your research interests fully to pursue your own research ideas in the form of an individual research project Develop the skills you need to conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative methods Key Course Features: As a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, you will have the chance to attend and present at the BPS conference in your final year, enhancing your public speaking, presenting and networking skills You will have the opportunity to delve into a fascinating topic of your choice for your final year dissertation. Opportunities within each module for you to gain hands-on experience of the applicability of theory and/or develop student research skills Delve into our Annual Psychology Enrichment Week which will provide you with opportunities to develop key transferrable skills, and network with leaders in the field. The BPS described the event as an opportunity for students and staff to network and develop essential transferable skills, including psychology literacy, useful for their academic and personal growth Immerse yourself in our annual real-time Major Investigation Day learning simulation – where students from different departments come together to act out, witness, investigate and report on a high-profile crime that has taken place on campus, allowing you to develop your skills working interprofessionally