Psychology (Study Abroad)

Lancaster University

Psychology is the scientific study of how humans think and behave. By studying human behaviour, you develop an ability to understand it and support people. It’s almost like stepping inside the human mind. Our Department innovates knowledge through our pioneering research. We also tailor your learning so that after graduation, you can positively impact society. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) which is essential if you want to take on a career in professional psychology in the UK.

Enrich your university experience with a year spent overseas at one of our partner universities. Head out in Year 3 to start your adventure and immerse yourself in a different cultural and academic community. We’ll support you all the way!

- Brain and behaviour: how the biological functioning of our brain underlies our minds and behaviour- Cognitive psychology: how we think, including perception, memory, attention and decision making- Developmental psychology: how we develop throughout our lives and how growing up and ageing affect our experiences and behaviour- Social psychology: how our thoughts, emotions and behaviours are influenced by others- Individual differences: how our brains and our environments work together to create a wide diversity of people

Our three-year BSc Hons Psychology degree starts with a broad overview of the main themes where you will explore theories, evaluate scientific research, and learn to construct formal arguments. Alongside this you will develop practical skills to support research in psychology such as experimental design, data analysis and report writing.Year 2 is about advancing your knowledge of the main study themes, covering the criteria required to become a BPS accredited psychologist. You will expand your knowledge of research methods and statistics which help us to explore how we investigate and study psychological questions.Your final year provides more freedom with a range of topics for you to choose from, all carefully designed and curated by our researchers. You will also complete your own independent research project.

In addition to subject knowledge, you will develop valuable transferable skills that make you desirable to future employers. Through both independent and collaborative research opportunities, you will gain a variety of communication tools and learn how to design studies, analyse data, and present your findings through different means. These skills will enable you to work in a range of environments and research settings.We hope you find your year overseas personally enriching. Our students often tell us that they return feeling more confident, self-assured and with a broader perspective to take into job interviews.

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