Psychology, Social and Applied Psychology BSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Are you fascinated by how humans think, feel and interact with each other and the wider world around us? Applied psychology at Royal Holloway University of London takes the study of the human experience and applies it to real-world issues, creating a broader social and occupational context for your academic studies.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Year 1: Understanding Psychological Research, Understanding Individuals and Groups, Understanding Development across the Lifespan, How to be a Psychologist, Understanding Perception and Cognition and others; Year 2: Psychological Research Methods and Analysis, Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality and Individual Differences and others; Year 3: Final Year Project. Optional modules: Year 2: Employability in Psychology, How can Psychology change the world – Applied and Developmental Perspectives, How can Psychology change the world – Clinical and Neuroscience perspectives; Year 3: Occupational and Organisational Psychology, Educational Psychology, Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology and Wellbeing, Psychology of Love, Death and Meaning and others.

Career pathways

Study applied psychology at Royal Holloway University of London and you’ll graduate with excellent employability prospects in a range of sectors. The Department of Psychology is dedicated to helping students prepare for their graduate careers.

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