BSc Hons Psychology

The Psychology BSc (Hons) programme at Northumbria University is a dynamic course that invites students to explore multiple aspects of psychological science, including social, developmental, clinical, health and forensic psychology. This full-time, three-year course, which starts every September, combines rigorous academic instruction with the opportunity to develop practical, transferable skills.Course Content: The first year of the course focuses on the foundations of psychology, providing a broad base of knowledge in the discipline. In the second year, students explore more focused areas such as cognitive, biological, social, developmental, and individual differences in psychology. The final year provides an opportunity to dive deeper into specialist areas that align with student’s career goals. This includes the option to study health psychology, drugs and behaviour, forensic psychology, and neuropsychology. Assessment methods include written coursework, presentations, and examinations.Key Modules: Key modules include Understanding Psychology, Researching Psychology, Psychology in Practice, Research Apprenticeship in Psychology, and a Final Year Project.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which makes students eligible for graduate basis for chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are equipped with a comprehensive set of skills that can lead to a wide variety of careers, ranging from professional psychology areas such as clinical, forensic, and educational psychology to sectors like marketing, human resources, and the public sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.