BSc (Hons) Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University

Explore the way we think and understand human behaviour with our BPS accredited Psychology degree. Accommodation guarantee and commuter support Guaranteed accommodation for Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle starters, and support for commuting students. Psychology affects everything we do.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Computing and Information Science  |  Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our course features a range of optional modules so you can focus on areas of particular interest or fascination to you, giving you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth. These range from clinical psychology to psychological therapies. Year 1: Becoming a Researcher, Self and Society, Mind and Behaviour, Clinical and Health Psychology; options include The Psychology of Everyday Life, Anglia Language Programme. Year 2: Research in Action: Statistical Thinking, Social Psychology: Development and Difference, Ruskin Module, Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice, Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health, Brain, Body and Mind. Year 3: Psychology Project; options include Professional Skills in Clinical Settings, Sex, Sexuality and Gender, Stress and Stress Management, Culture and Health.

Career pathways

Being able to learn multiple different fields in psychology has taught me there is so much more to explore, which is so exciting. By completing our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, you’ll be eligible for graduate chartered membership of the British Psychological Society.

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