BSc Psychology at University of Birmingham

Our BPS-accredited Psychology BSc offers a deep dive into human behavior, challenging you to explore every facet of psychology equipping you with the knowledge to tackle today’s biggest societal challenges. Join a dynamic community and shape the future of psychology. Join our three-year programme comprising of core (compulsory) and optional modules.

Department: Psychology and Neuroscience  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Research Methods (Assessment Block 1), Research Methods (Assessment Block 2), Research Methods (Study Block A), Introduction to Psychobiology: From Ion Channels to Behaviour, Lifespan Psychology A: Introduction to Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Lifespan Psychology B: Social Psychology of the Person.

Career pathways

From 2026/27, students will have the opportunity to add an optional additional year to their degree through an internal transfer in their third year. This may be taken as either a Placement Year or a Year in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science.

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