BSc Psychology

The Psychology Single Honours course is an undergraduate program offered at the University of Aberdeen. It aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the scientific nature of psychology and how to apply it to a wide range of societal issues. This degree is also flexible, allowing you the freedom to study other subjects of interest.Course Content: The course covers a diverse range of topics from autism and language development, to the nature of consciousness and the human brain. Students will also be exposed to a variety of practical skills including data collection and analysis, project report writing, presentation and poster design, and ethical issues in psychological research.Key Modules: The course consists of key modules such as Introduction to Psychology 1 & 2, Understanding Other Minds, Psychology in the Classroom, How the Brain Works, Talking and Communicating, and The Psychology of Music. The final year is specifically designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills to prepare them for their future careers.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It also provides the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the society – the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can move into a variety of fields such as clinical, forensic, or educational psychology, health services, teaching, research, human resources, IT, advertising, and consulting. Most importantly, graduates gain transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, which are highly sought after by employers in a wide range of industries.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.