Business Psychology (with Placement Year)

**Develop crucial skills in psychology and business management with our Business Psychology degree.**<br/>Follow data and create change with our Business Psychology degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This course blends psychology and business, giving you a unique advantage in today’s professional landscape. You will prepare for a rewarding, forward-thinking career while covering topics like:<br/><br/>neuroscience<br/>relationships<br/>economic psychology<br/>health, illness, and wellbeing<br/>organisational change<br/>financial management<br/>digital business strategy.<br/><br/>**A focus on employability**<br/>We’ve designed the curriculum to empower you on your professional journey. You’ll delve into theory, build practical skills, and engage in activities like guest lectures to ensure you’re prepared for the workforce.<br/><br/>As a result, you’ll:<br/><br/>join the 98% of Simmies in employment, vocation, or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA, 2023)<br/>lead a new era of business psychology.<br/><br/>**Centred around innovative research**<br/>We centre our Business Psychology course around research. You’ll confidently navigate the latest trends and most exciting ideas.<br/><br/>**Extensive specialist resources**<br/>During our Business Psychology degree, you’ll access specialist facilities and resources, such as:<br/><br/>laboratories with advanced psychological testing tools<br/>SPSS software<br/>Gorilla Experiment Builder<br/>EEG and TMS tools<br/>extensive traditional resources.<br/><br/>**Work placements: build professional experience**<br/>You’ll enhance your network, knowledge, and skills with industry partners via:<br/><br/>internships<br/>short placements<br/>industry-related projects.<br/>You’ll also engage with:<br/><br/>simulated workplace environments<br/>workplace-centric modules to assess your skills and set professional goals.<br/><br/>**About the Placement Year**<br/>A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year.<br/><br/>It will enable you to:<br/><br/>apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting<br/>build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in<br/>develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace<br/>get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.<br/>Support from St Mary’s every step of the way<br/><br/>Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.<br/><br/>Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.