BSc Psychology

The BSc Psychology programme at the University of Essex equips students with an understanding of human behavior and the brain. The course explores different areas of psychology such as social, cognitive, forensic, and business. The aim is to develop skills that are valuable in various careers including counseling, human resources, social work, and more.Course Content: The course covers a variety of subjects including child development, social psychology, personality, and individual differences. Students also learn about psychological disorders and their treatments, cognition, perception, memory, learning, and emotion.Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as 'Introduction to Psychology', 'Biological and Cognitive Psychology', 'Social and Developmental Psychology', 'Personality and Individual Differences', 'Advanced Developmental Psychology', 'Advanced Social Psychology', 'Cognitive and Biological Psychology', and 'Applied Psychology'.Accreditations: The BSc Psychology course at Essex is accredited by the British Psychological Society. This accreditation is a mark of quality that students can trust. It confirms that the course meets the standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the Society.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a variety of careers. Graduates have gone on to work in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, health psychology, counseling, education, management, marketing, and human resources. The course also offers the opportunity for further studies and research in psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.