BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology at Bath Spa University

Psychology is one of the most popular degrees in higher education. Whether the focus is neural mechanisms or complex human relationships, Psychology is an interconnected "hub Science" that allows students to contribute to the questions and challenges that face society. Providing you with a variety of skills including communication, computing, numeracy, teamwork, independent learning and critical thinking, a degree in Psychology is highly valued by employers.

Faculty: School of Sciences  |  Duration: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available.  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich)  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one Begin by exploring the main areas of psychological science, the ways in which you can use psychology in your life, and contemporary issues in psychology. In addition, you’ll be introduced to the research and data analysis skills that you'll need to become a scientist in your own right and to various academic and  professional skills. You will also have the opportunity to develop your career plan.

Career pathways

Psychology degrees teach both scientific and people skills, leading to varied career paths for BSU graduates. BPS accreditation allows graduates to work towards becoming professional Psychologists, whilst other graduates chose to train in counselling and education, or have gone into management, sales and advertising, probation work and human resources.

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