BSc Psychology and Language Sciences

The BSc Language Sciences and Psychology course, offered by University of Reading, is a three-year undergraduate program that combines the study of psychology and language sciences. This course provides an extensive understanding of how the brain works, and how we use it to communicate and interact with others. Combining the scientific study of language with psychology, this program offers significant flexibility, allowing students to tailor their learning to personal interests.Course Content: Through the learning journey, students gain insights into all facets of the brain's functions and behaviors, including how we learn languages, how communication disorders occur, and how the human mind and behavior can be studied scientifically. The program furthers students' knowledge and understanding with a range of engaging and fascinating modules.Key Modules: The course is split into three main themes: Linguistics, Psychology and Neuropsychology with key topics such as Cognitive Neuroscience, Investigating Language, Psycholinguistics, Child Language Acquisition and Interactional Behaviour. In the final year, students have the option to undertake a dissertation which can be focused on any area that interests them, within the realms of language and psychology.Accreditations: The psychology part of this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Successful completion of the BSc Language Sciences and Psychology degree grant graduates a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS. Future Careers: With this degree, students will have a firm foundation if they wish to pursue a career in speech and language therapy, clinical neuropsychology, or related areas such as educational and health psychology. Other areas will also be open to graduates, including the tech industry, finance, and roles requiring project management, data handling or presentation skills.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.