Course summary

Explore the human psyche with our Psychology degree. Whether you’re eager to learn about the relationship between the brain and behaviour or you want to become an expert in implementing psychology in practice, studying Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University will ignite your curiosity. Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which highlights our academic quality and gives you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This accreditation can be a major assistance on the path of professional success as it is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. What's more, our strong connections with local community practitioners and organisations will provide you with valuable real-world experience, allowing you to make a positive impact even before graduation. Deepen your knowledge and understanding of human behaviour through a knowledge-rich, diverse, and supportive curriculum on CCCU’s degree in Psychology. As your confidence grows in your chosen field, you will undertake an independent research project, enabling you to focus on your preferred area of this discipline. Not only will you develop the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to thrive in your career, you can choose to spend a year in a professional work placement. Taking a paid placement year will give you the opportunity to put your skills and knowledge into practice, as well giving you the essential experience that will set you up for graduate employment. Top reasons to study with us • Join a degree course that boasts an incredibly high student satisfaction rate – 93% of our Psychology students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course - National Student Survey 2023. • Take a placement year to gain industry experience and enhance your CV. • Enhance your employability by gaining a degree from a reputable university that prioritises course quality from start to finish - 98% of our Psychology students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023. • Learn in our state-of-the-art facilities, including dedicated psychology laboratories and research equipment. Professional accreditation Our degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality and giving you the opportunity to gain the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Specialist facilities Our Verena Holmes building, at the heart of our Canterbury Campus, houses impressive lab equipment, including a set of psychology laboratories and an excellent team of highly qualified lab technicians to support you. Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.