Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and behavior. At York, we deliver psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science, committed to applying this knowledge for the benefit of society. Numerous organizations seek to explain, understand, predict, or modify human behavior.Psychologists employ observation and experimental evidence to examine the connections between sensations, actions, and underlying processes. Social psychology explores interactions, group dynamics, and culture, while cognitive neuroscience investigates brain mechanisms down to cellular levels. As a research-intensive department, students are taught by internationally acclaimed researchers conducting world-leading work. Many graduates enter fields like clinical, educational, or forensic psychology, while others leverage their scientific, statistical, and analytical skills in sectors such as marketing, human resources, management, or the civil service. A significant number pursue further studies.