Psychology, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

A BSc teaching the scientific study of attitudes, beliefs, decisions and behaviour, covering cognition, psychobiology, social psychology and development, which form the core British Psychological Society syllabus. Delivered by block learning with coursework and no formal examinations; graduates with at least a 2:2 receive BPS recognition.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Real-world Psychology, Developmental and Social Psychology, Psychology: Past, Present and Future, 21st Century Psychology and an Applied Psychology Project, with Principles modules in clinical, forensic and child development psychology. Students can specialise in forensic, clinical, child development or neuropsychology, and a placement year is an option.

Career pathways

Graduates can become clinical, forensic or educational psychologists after postgraduate study, or work in the police, social work, teaching, therapy, the NHS, clinical roles, health authorities and the prison service.

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