Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Durham’s Psychology Department excels in research and teaching, spanning areas from child development and perception to cognitive neuroscience and behavioural science. This breadth allows for a diverse range of final-year optional courses, taught by leading experts, with opportunities expanding as the department grows.The BSc (Hons) in Psychology follows British Psychological Society guidelines, offering modules in social, developmental, cognitive, and applied psychology, including neurorehabilitation and health. Students access excellent facilities like virtual reality suites and EEG labs, and are encouraged to participate in experiments for hands-on learning. The program explores mental processes, biological mechanisms, and social contexts, developing subject-specific and transferable skills.