BSc (Hons) Psychology at Aston University

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of psychology and the practical skills necessary to excel professionally. We will provide you with the basis for understanding why people act in certain ways and insights into methods of changing their behaviour.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3/4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will study the following core modules: Key Skills in Psychology II - Obtain practical experience in various research scenarios by using innovative software to make online questionnaires and experiments, analyse quantitative data, and write compelling research reports. Developmental and Social Psychology - An introduction to the main theories of cognitive and perceptual development and attachment, as well as the theories, findings, and methods in cognitive-experimental social psychology.

Career pathways

There is a huge demand across a range of industries for graduates with a specialism in psychology, as a degree in psychology provides a wide range of transferable skills, such as the ability to problem solve, answer complex but important questions, communicate effectively, critical analysis, writing, and research. Graduates from across our suite of psychology courses go onto a variety of different careers.

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