BSc (Hons) Psychology at Durham University

Explore how people think, feel and behave across a wide variety of topics, while building strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a supportive and engaging environment. Our BSc in Psychology is designed to give you an understanding of the mind and behaviour. You will study people's internal mental processes, the biological mechanisms that underlie their behaviour, the social and developmental context in which they act, as well as clinical aspects of mental processes.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The emphasis in your first year is to equip you with fundamental knowledge and skills. Your lectures will cover cognitive, biological, social and developmental topics. Knowledge you gain in these lectures will provide the basis underpinning second and third-year modules. You will also develop research methods and statistical analysis skills. Finally, you will practice academic and transferable skills while exploring contemporary ideas in psychology. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Psychology 1: Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Introduction to Psychology 2: Developmental and Social Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Research, Academic Skill Development for Psychology, Careers in Psychology.

Career pathways

Through employability events and optional careers modules, we will support you in developing the skills and experience to prepare you for working life.

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