BSc (Hons) Psychology

The Psychology BSc course offered by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a full-time undergraduate program that takes a scientific approach to understanding mind and behavior. This course gives students a fundamental understanding of various concepts in psychology and provides them with the tools to investigate and explore human consciousness, cognition, and social interaction.Course Content: Over the span of three years, students will delve into a wide range of topics in both theoretical and applied psychology. This includes social psychology, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, and individual differences. The course places an emphasis on research methods, statistical analysis, and the ethical considerations of psychological research. There are also options to specialise in a number of areas like forensic, health, or child psychology in the final year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in the BSc Psychology program include Introduction to Psychology, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Quantitative Methods for Psychologists, Psychological research methods and much more. In the final year, students have the opportunity to undertake a supervised independent research project on a topic of their interest.Accreditations: The BSc Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), indicating that the course meets the standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).Future Careers: Graduates of this course are equipped to pursue a wide range of career paths. These include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, health, or sport and exercise psychology. They could also venture into areas such as teaching, social work, and human resources. There are also further study opportunities available for those looking to specialize or pursue research in a specific psychology field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.