BSc (Hons) Psychology

The BSc Psychology course offered by Plymouth University is designed to develop students' psychological literacy, allowing them to apply their psychological knowledge to real-world situations. Featuring various teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and seminars, the course provides a well-rounded exploration of psychology.Course Content: This course highlights major areas of psychology, such as cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology in the first year. The second year features core areas like understanding and designing research in psychology and applications of psychology. During the final year of study, students get the chance to conduct original research while exploring more specialized areas of psychology such as cognitive neuroscience, health psychology, and forensic psychology.Key Modules: Key modules include Introduction to Psychology, Researching Psychology, Applications of Psychology, and Forensic Psychology. The course also features a module allowing the student to conduct their dissertation.Accreditations: The BSc Psychology course at Plymouth University is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), offering Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), providing the student fulfills the minimum standards of achievement.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a range of careers in fields such as clinical, forensic, or health psychology. It also provides the basis for careers in human resources, marketing, and mental health services amongst others. An optional placement year also provides practical experience which can be invaluable when moving into the working world.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page. BSc Psychology