BSc (Hons) Psychology at Plymouth Marjon University

On this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, you'll immerse yourself in the study of how people think, feel, develop, and interact with the world around them. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology provides a strong foundation across the core areas of psychology, including developmental, cognitive, biological, and social psychology, alongside research methods. Building on this foundation, you'll have the opportunity to tailor your learning by exploring topics that match your interests and career ambitions, including education, criminology, mental wellbeing, leadership, the environment, and more.

Faculty: Health & Wellbeing  |  Duration: Three years full time or six years part time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

1st Year: Immerse in psychology, Psychology in Practice, People: Social Beings, Cognition and development, Health and Wellbeing, Understanding research: theory and method. 2nd Year: Research Practice in Psychology 1, Developmental psychology, Our Social Selves, Research Practice in Psychology 2, Human cognition, Placement module. 3rd Year: Exploring contemporary perspectives in psychology*, Courting controversy in childhood and adolescent development *, Mental health and young people*, Community psychology*, Dissertation, Neuroscience and Neuropsychology, Working with people.

Career pathways

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) this will place you in a position to become a graduate member of the BPS (GBC) which is the initial required standard to becoming a psychologist. All psychologists must be registered with the HCPC after completing further training.

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