BSc(Hons) Psychology with optional placement year

The Psychology program with Optional Placement Year at Ulster University is a full-time, undergraduate course that dives deep into the human mind and behaviour. It’s structured in a way that not only develops key skill sets, but also prepares students for a professional career in Psychology. The course spans over either 3 or 4 years, depending on whether the student chooses to undertake a placement year or not.Course Content: The course contains a wide range of topics related to Psychology, Psychology in Practice, and Research Methods in Psychology. Over the course duration, students can expect to explore various areas of psychology which are contextualised in real-world examples. The teaching approach is delivered in the form of lectures, group discussions, workshops and one-to-one support.Key Modules: Students will start with the basics in the first year with modules like Foundations of Psychology and Psychology in Practice. In subsequent years, the course will cover more complex modules such as professional Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Psychological Research. The optional placement year allows students to gain practical experience in a professional setting.Accreditations: The bachelor’s degree in Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). As a result, it qualifies graduates for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, providing a benchmark quality of psychology education and a gateway to professional training opportunities.Future Careers: Graduates of this program are prepared to enter a range of different career paths. This includes clinical psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, and counselling psychology. Many graduates also choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.