Study our BPS accredited psychology course to systematically investigate the depths and heights of mind and behaviour. Become an expert at the research needed to make a positive impact on people’s lives and tackle the difficult issues affecting the world right now.Understanding and helping people has never been more important, meaning there are many career options our psychology graduates successfully pursue. These include working in psychology, health, business, sports, criminal justice, human resources, research, and education settings, to name a few.You’ll be able to design and carry out investigations in our psychology laboratories, and will undertake a research project in your final year.We offer clear Master's and PhD progression routes from this BSc (Hons) programme. Entry to areas such as clinical, occupational, forensic, counselling, health or educational psychology requires a postgraduate qualification following a first degree in psychology which is accredited by the British Psychological Society.**Placement Year**This programme provides the option for students to undertake a work placement between Stages 2 and 3, or study a year abroad.**Professional accreditation**Our undergraduate psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), assuring the quality of our teaching and your degree. All practising psychologists and Chartered Psychologist must have a British Psychological Society accredited degree and a postgraduate qualification and be registered with the Health and Care Professionals (HCPC).

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