BSc (Hons) Psychology & Business

The Psychology and Business BSc at Aston University is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate course that offers a unique blend of subjects to stimulate a deep understanding of human behaviour and business analytics. The programme exposes students to research-driven teaching by industry professionals and experts, giving students a thorough grounding in psychological principles and theories applied in the business context.Course Content: This programme integrates rigorous training in psychology, business operations, and research methodologies. The first year is foundational and introduces students to psychology and business. The second year takes an advanced approach to various business-related modules in conjunction with psychological models. The third year, known as placement year, ideally takes place in an organization where students can implement their learning in a real-life context, followed by a final year with specialization options in either field.Key Modules: Core modules are Research Methods, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Biological & Cognitive Psychology, Social & Developmental Psychology, Personality & Individual Differences, Brain & Behaviour, Consumer Psychology, Organisational Behaviour. Options, in the final year, include Business Ethics, International Marketing Strategy, Consumer and Industrial Buyer Behaviour, Marketing Communications, Food Marketing & Agribusiness among others.Accreditations: The Psychology and Business BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society, ensuring high standards of teaching, curriculum, and practical training.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have a diverse range of career pathways to explore. They can find potential roles in sectors such as human resources, marketing, retail, sales, teaching, counselling, further study towards becoming a professional psychologist, and many more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.