Course summary

Studying Psychology you learn about people – how they think and what they do, perceive and feel. A scientific understanding of people opens the door to a wide range of careers, from clinical and forensic psychologist to social work and roles in marketing, local government, public relations and human resources. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. From brain injury to prejudice reduction, child development to offending behaviour and rehabilitation. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research. Shape your degree outside the classroom by participating in our student-led Psychology Society who host regular events, including co-run seminars with our academic team exploring current questions. Step into our active community. Choose Psychology with a Placement Year at Kent because:

• It’s accredited by the Association for Business Psychology which offers professional certification

• You’ll discover your future in a subject ranked 16th in the UK for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2023. Recent graduates across Psychology degrees have started their own businesses, researched in the civil service and become practising Psychologists

• You’ll test out your own theories and hypotheses in our excellent facilities, including eye tracking and virtual reality laboratories

• You’ll be inspired by our industry-relevant modules, providing you with emerging insights from experts who engage in consultancy work with businesses and government

• You’ll break new ground and gain real-world experience by adding a placement year

• You’ll benefit from ongoing support in your studies through our peer mentoring scheme, including tailored support for statistics, as well as dedicated academic advisors