Psychology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Ranked 10th in the UK for Psychology by ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023 and 18th by QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, our program also placed in the top 20 for research in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education). Students join one of the UK's largest psychology schools, learning from world-leading academics and benefiting from third-year professional placement opportunities. The course offers extensive module choices across areas like clinical, cognitive, forensic, and neuroscience psychology, with electives in disciplines such as philosophy, law, or modern languages. Supported by expert staff, you'll access advanced facilities including a child development research suite and a human psychophysiology laboratory. The program is accredited by the British Psychological Society for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.Located on a scenic, green campus near the South Downs National Park and the lively city of Brighton & Hove, the university is conveniently close to Gatwick Airport and under an hour from London. At the University of Sussex, our innovative courses, research, and culture inspire and challenge, driving contributions from scientific discovery to global policy and beyond.

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