Psychology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

The four-year BSc (Hons) Psychology with integrated placement year at Aston University explores human behavior through biological, psychological, environmental, cultural, and social influences. It covers topics such as brain-behavior interactions, false memories, group dynamics, language's impact on thinking, and mental health interventions. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the program offers Graduate Membership, pathways to professional psychology careers, and teaching by leading experts. Key benefits include top UK rankings for health professions and graduate prospects, plus opportunities for real-world placements in the UK or abroad to enhance employability.In years one and two, students build foundational knowledge through modules on biological psychology, research methods, and social development. The final year involves specialized modules and a research project. Assessment includes exams, essays, reports, and presentations, with placements providing supervised experience in settings like neuropsychology or mental health support.

Year 1 Studying the key topics that will form the basis of your psychology education, you’ll learn how to articulate your gained knowledge of core theories and concepts and discover more about the possible graduate career pathways open to you. Core modules: Key Skills in Psychology I, Key Skills in Psychology II, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Developmental and Social Psychology, Foundations of Contemporary Psychology, and Introduction to Clinical Psychology. In addition you will select two optional modules. Year 2 Build on the core grounding you gained in your first year, as well as being introduced to exciting new subject areas such as lifespan development and cognitive neuropsychology. You’ll gain communication and critical thinking skills, along with developing your ability to use a wide range of statistical and qualitative research methods.Core modules: Research Methods and Data Analysis, Applied Psychology and Professional Skills, Social Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Lifespan Development, Individual Differences and Personality, Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology. In addition, you will select one optional module. Placement year Your opportunity to gain valuable career boosting experience by setting your studies in a real-world context of a working environment alongside professionals. Final year You will select and complete eight specialist modules that fit your interests, and conduct a research project in a specialist area of your choice with support from our expert psychology staff. For more information, please visit our website.