BSc (Hons) Psychology with Placement Year

Course overview

Study level: Undergraduate

This distinctive course demonstrates applications of psychology in a global context, providing holistic understanding of psychological explanations and their applications using real life examples (e.g. mental health) across different contexts.

The course engages with theory, research and applications of psychological perspectives and methods/techniques in a global context to develop professional levels of transferable, practical and cognitive skills. This aims to enable graduates to attain the qualities to confidently progress in an international arena.

• You will develop critical awareness and understanding of core BPS (British Psychological Society) curriculum and specialised and contemporary content using a thematic approach e.g. the darker side of psychology, psychology and popular culture, cyber psychology, mental health and wellbeing, culture, gender and sexuality.
• The course provides a broad and varied educational experience within which learning occurs, engaging you in experiential learning and a range of international contexts.
• Equips you with the appropriate methodological and analytical skills to undertake research in the field of psychology whilst adhering to discipline defined ethical standards.