Psychology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Psychology is the scientific study of human behaviour and mental processes, exploring how factors like nature, nurture, biology, culture, genes, and environment shape thoughts, feelings, and actions. Students will critically evaluate psychological theories, engage with diverse research evidence, and develop their own ideas through research-led teaching in varied group settings. At UEA’s School of Psychology, ranked 14th for research quality in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Neuroscience (Times Higher Education REF 2021), learners receive support from academic advisors and university wellbeing teams. The course integrates behavioural and social sciences to address real-world issues, offering modules in qualitative and quantitative research, with flexibility to switch pathways in the first year.In the third year, students can undertake a work-based placement for hands-on experience and career exploration, while the final year provides access to advanced facilities like virtual reality suites and eye-tracking equipment for an individual research project. Graduates develop essential skills for careers in human resources, teaching, media, research, communications, marketing, management, healthcare, criminal justice, or further study. Course details may change; confirm on www.uea.ac.uk.