BSc (Hons) Psychology at University of Bradford

Study our BPS-accredited Psychology course to systematically investigate the depths and heights of mind and behaviour. Become an expert at the research needed to make a positive impact on people’s lives and tackle the difficult issues affecting the world right now. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a placement year or a study year abroad.

Faculty: Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering  |  Department: School of Law and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, placement year option  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (optional): Psychology of Coaching, Sport and Exercise, Crime and the Media, Young People and Crime. First year (core): Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, Understanding Social Development, Thinking Psychologically at Bradford, Conceptual Issues in Psychology and Mental Health. Second year (optional): CBT and Positive Psychotherapy, Understanding Race and Ethnicity, Inequalities and Crime. Second year (core): Cognitive Psychology, Psychobiology and Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Lifespan and Individual Differences, Further Research Methods in Psychology. Final year (core): Research Project in Psychology. Final year (optional): Forensic Psychology, Advanced Issues in Neuropsychology, The Psychology of Health and Eating, Advances in Child Development in Education Contexts, Psychological Life Skills and Employability, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health, Educational Transitions, Globalisation, Migration and Refugees.

Career pathways

A psychology degree is highly valued by employers. You'll graduate with the ability to examine issues in-depth and to make constructive judgements on them. You'll have the capacity to work in groups to resolve problems or research issues.

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