Psychology (4 year sandwich) BSc (Hons)

Our four year BSc (Hons) Psychology course with integrated placement year, offers a broad psychology curriculum with an emphasis on human behaviour and real world applications of psychology. You will be provided with a unique mix of expert teaching, specialist facilities, and real-world placement opportunities which will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human behaviour.Psychology is a fascinating subject that encompasses a wide range of topics, such as consumer behaviour, health and wellbeing, and cognitive neuroscience. It considers the interplay between physical, psychological, cultural and social influences in order to understand why people behave in the way that they do.Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree features a combination of qualitative and quantitative research, with unique access to some fascinating practical learning, we provide a supportive environment for people who love to ask big and sometimes difficult questions, and don’t always accept what’s in front of them. Furthermore, our range of optional modules each year give you the opportunity to customise your degree according to your specific interests.There is a huge demand across a range of industries for graduates with a specialism in psychology, as it provides a wide range of transferable skills such as the ability to problem solve, to answer complex but important questions, to communicate effectively, critical analysis, writing, and research. Graduates from across our suite of psychology courses go onto a variety of different careers. Some choose to use their British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation to continue their studies post-graduation, working towards a career in occupational, educational or clinical psychology. Many graduates also go into careers such as human resources, organisational development, marketing, business, or the creative industries. **Key course benefits:**- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and confers eligibility for the Graduate Membership of the BPS, which is vital for students who wish to ultimately train as a professional psychologist (clinical, educational, forensic, occupational etc) . It is also the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.- Our integrated placement year will give you the opportunity to gain valuable real-wold experience, setting your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects. Placements can be taken in a psychology or related professional setting in both the UK and abroad. - 90% of students found the course intellectually stimulating (National Student Survey, 2019).- Top 10 in the UK for Research Quality (Psychology, Complete University Guide, 2020).