Psychology BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Psychology course provides students with the knowledge and skills to explore human thought, behaviour, and interaction in depth. Psychology is the ultimate applied subject, helping us understand why people think, feel, and act as they do. This course takes an immersive and interactive approach, engaging students with both classic and contemporary psychological theories and applying them to real-world events, societal challenges, and emerging debates on both national and global levels.

A project-based learning approach ensures that students learn by doing, applying theoretical knowledge to practical research projects rather than traditional exams. Assessment is conducted through research report coursework, allowing students to develop essential skills in evidence-based reasoning, data collection, analysis, and report writing. Students also have the opportunity to participate in independent research, real-world case studies, and creative problem-solving projects to enhance their critical thinking and analytical abilities.

By the end of the course, students will have developed technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and professional resilience, prepared for careers in applied psychology, human resources, marketing, research, and beyond. Whether pursuing further study in a psychology specialism or applying their skills across diverse industries, students will graduate with the adaptability, creativity, and expertise needed to succeed in an evolving professional landscape.

Professional accreditation

We are currently seeking accreditation with the British Psychological Society (BPS) which will take place during the first year of the course.

Assessment

Assessment for this course is entirely coursework-based, meaning there are no exams. Your progress will be evaluated through the projects and assignments you complete for each unit. Throughout the year, you’ll receive ongoing feedback to help you refine your work and develop your skills. To support your learning and ensure you achieve the course outcomes, we use a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Essays: Structured written arguments to develop critical thinking and academic writing skills
• Research Reports: Empirical investigations involving data collection, analysis, and formal reporting
• Presentations: Oral or visual communication of research, theory, or reflection
• Portfolios of Seminar Exercises: A curated collection of diverse, seminar-based tasks that may include short written pieces, reflection and responses

Typical career paths

Throughout the programme, students will build upon their employability skills. You will emerge with the transferable knowledge, reflective skills, and interpersonal confidence to make a positive difference in working with people in the future, whether through onward postgraduate study or in creative, business, or human resource work environments.

• Clinical psychology
• Consultancy
• Counselling (Adult/Child)
• Criminal/forensic psychology
• Human Resource Management
• Journalism or Public Relations
• Market Research Analyst
• Marketing
• Media psychology
• Occupational psychology
• Research psychology
• Social Worker
• Teaching
• UX Designer