Psychology BSc (Hons)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>BSc (Hons) Psychology explores how people think, feel and behave, combining scientific research with real world applications. You’ll study psychological theories and evidence across a range of areas, including mental health, development, social interaction and cognition.<br/><br/>This course is designed for students who want to understand human behaviour and develop analytical and research skills that are applicable across psychology, health, education and related fields, as well as further academic study.<br/><br/><strong>Why this course?</strong> <br/><br/>• Top 10 in London for student satisfaction in Psychology (National Student Survey 2024) <br/><br/>• Accredited by the British Psychological Society for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership eligibility<br/><br/>• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>You’ll build a solid foundation in psychology, while gaining professional skills valued across health, education and research sectors, including research design, data analysis, critical evaluation, ethical practice and professional communication.<br/><br/>Modules offered can vary each year but may include:<br/><br/>• Social Psychology<br/><br/>• Developmental Psychology<br/><br/>• Cognitive Psychology<br/><br/>• Biological Psychology<br/><br/>• Research Methods in Psychology<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>• Teaching through lectures, seminars, workshops and research informed learning<br/><br/>• Assessment through coursework, examinations, research reports, presentations and projects<br/><br/>• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching<br/><br/>You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>This course prepares you for careers that require an understanding of human behaviour, research skills and critical thinking, as well as providing a strong foundation for postgraduate study. You’ll develop skills that are relevant across a wide range of professional and academic settings.<br/><br/>Example career areas include:<br/><br/>• Psychology and mental health support roles<br/><br/>• Education, youth and community services<br/><br/>• Research and data analysis roles<br/><br/>• Human resources and organisational roles<br/><br/>• Further academic and postgraduate study<br/><br/>The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional psychology training.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You’ll study in learning environments designed to support psychological research, analysis and applied learning.<br/><br/>• Teaching rooms for lectures, seminars and group discussion<br/><br/>• Access to psychological research tools, software and academic databases<br/><br/>• Dedicated study spaces for independent research and collaborative work<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you apply psychology knowledge with confidence.