BSc (Hons) Psychology at University of Sunderland

This course is approved by the BPS. If you graduate with a 2:2 or above, you can gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). This is an important first step towards becoming a professional psychologist. You can also choose to continue your studies after you graduate. Whatever path you take, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to move forward with confidence.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course is built around five key areas of psychology, set by the British Psychological Society (BPS). You’ll explore how the human mind has developed over time, using ideas from evolution to understand why we think and behave the way we do. You’ll shape your studies around what interests you and where you want to go in your career. In your final year, you can choose from modules like mental health, addiction, and clinical neuropsychology.

Career pathways

A psychology degree can take you in lots of different directions. You might follow a traditional psychology career, or use your skills in other areas that value how you think and work with people. For example: Management; Counselling; Advertising; Policy development; Social work.

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