BSc (Hons) Psychology at University of Brighton

Psychology is all about understanding the human mind, behaviours and relationships, and at Brighton we focus on applying this knowledge to real-world issues. On this exciting degree, you will explore psychological theory, research, and how psychology impacts everyday life. You can tailor your studies to match your interests and career goals and will learn from experienced practitioners.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 introduces you to psychology and its key areas such as developmental, applied, wellbeing and society. You will learn the foundations of research which you will later apply to your own research project. This module introduces the social history of psychology and seeks to embed psychology within the social and historical contexts of its development, critically exploring how these contexts have shaped the aims, methods and outcomes of psychological theory and research. Modules include Psychology and Society, Introduction to Applied Psychology, Psychological Investigations: Foundations, Psychology Investigations: Practical Applications, Developmental Psychology, The Psychology of Wellbeing, Psychological Investigation: Becoming an Independent Researcher, Brain, Body and Cognition, Social Psychology and Individual Differences, Psychology Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduate Basis is the first step in becoming a Chartered Psychologist and enables you to begin further training and to become, for example, a forensic, educational or occupational psychologist. To be eligible for Graduate Basis, you must pass the Psychology Dissertation and achieve at least a 2:2 honours degree.

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