Business Psychology

University of Worcester
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Overview

Business Psychology gives you insight into the application of behavioural and motivational models to the workplace. A strong emphasis is placed on effective management competencies in areas such as communication, teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, time management, resource management and critical reflection.

At Worcester our courses have been designed to develop you as the psychologist of the future. From innovative and career-focussed assessments to understanding the challenges global societies will face in the future, your Business Psychology degree will equip you with the skills and aptitude to make a difference.

Whatever your course (business, clinical, counselling, forensic, health, psychology or sport and exercise psychology), you will be taught by specialist practitioners whose work is underpinned by contemporary research. All courses are also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), putting you in a great position when you’re starting your career.

Key features

  • A welcoming, professional community of students and lecturers, including the Worcester Psychology Society, with guest speakers, group trips, social nights and a peer mentoring scheme

  • A personalised learning journey; choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies

  • Modules and assessments designed with an emphasis on experiential learning which will help you be an active and passionate learner and to understand the challenges global societies will face tomorrow and how psychology plays a role in addressing these

  • 'Assessments for life’ designed to reflect the key skills that employers of psychology graduates value helping to increase your employability prospects and making you prepared for today, tomorrow and beyond

  • Innovative and cutting-edge modules delivered by practitioners working in their specialist fields through research inspired and practitioner-based teaching

  • Excellent facilities and links with national and local organisations, including the NHS, BPS, West Mercia Police Constabulary Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Worcestershire County Council and HMP Aylesbury

    Why the University of Worcester?

    The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

    At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

  • First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

  • First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

  • Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

    Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
    3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
    3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

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    UCAS Points

    104 points

    Avg. Salary

    £22,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Worcester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Worcester

    Worcester

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