Psychological and Behavioural Science, BSc (Hons)

The BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science at Durham University offers a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited psychology education with a focus on cutting-edge behavioural science. Explore key questions like empathy development, cultural influences on behaviour, and prejudice origins through research-led teaching by leading experts. While psychology emphasises underlying mental processes, behavioural science prioritises outcomes and interventions for organisational challenges across sectors.Durham's research-led degrees follow BPS guidelines, featuring state-of-the-art methods, practical sessions, optional placements, and employability retreats. Facilities include motion capture, eye tracking, biophysical labs, body scanners, VR suites, and mock environments. Ranked 3rd (Times/Sunday Times 2026), 5th (Guardian/Complete 2026), and top 100 globally (QS 2026), graduates gain versatile skills for psychology careers, teaching, law, or further study.