BSc (Hons) Psychology at Leeds Beckett University

Study the science of behaviour and the mind. Build sharp research skills, tackle real challenges, and make an impact with this BPS-accredited psychology degree. Why do people think, feel, and act the way they do?

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 20 Sep 2027  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introducing Psychology, Introduction to Social & Developmental Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology 1A, Mind, Brain & Behaviour, Psychology & Mental Health, Research Methods in Psychology 1B. Year 2 core modules: Cognitive & Biological Psychology, Research Methods in Psychology 2, Individual Differences & Work Behaviour, Research Methods in Psychology 3, Social & Developmental Psychology. Year 2 options include Applying Psychology to Mental Health & Wellbeing, Cyber Psychology, Drug Addiction, Psychology of Sport, Exercise & Physical Activity, Real World Psychology. Year 3 core modules: Critical & Philosophical Issues in Psychology, Final Year Project. Year 3 options include Cultural Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Psychology of Gender & Sexuality, Biopsychology of Stress & Health, Clinical & Counselling Psychology.

Career pathways

Psychology opens doors across a wide range of careers. Understanding people is a valuable ability everywhere - in healthcare, education, media, business, marketing, and beyond. Roles include Mental health practitioner, Counsellor, Therapist, HR or organisational development, Art therapist, Market researcher, Behavioural insights advisor, Youth or community support worker.

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