Psychology, BSc (Hons)

The BSc Psychology programme provides a comprehensive foundation in psychology, allowing students to tailor their studies to personal interests through a selection of modules, including those from other disciplines. This flexible course opens doors to diverse career paths or advanced training in professional psychology. Students may opt for a semester abroad at a partner institution in their final year. Based on the 2023 National Student Survey, 93% of respondents praised the teaching staff for their clarity in explanations.Core modules, subject to final approval for 2025/26, include Applied and Professional Psychology, Debates in Mental Health, Introduction to Psychological Research, Learning about Learning, and The Person and the Brain. Availability of optional modules cannot be guaranteed, and further details will be updated on the university's website. For more information, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Applied and Professional Psychology Debates in Mental Health Introduction to Psychological Research Learning about Learning The Person and the Brain The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.