Business Psychology

Bath Spa University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Discover the science of human behaviour and its applications in the working world, whilst gaining the skills to investigate and generate new knowledge.

  • Learn the research skills to understand and shape behaviour in the working world.

  • Grounded in creative enterprise and employment-based skills.

  • Opportunities for placements and optional modules to create a tailored course.

    In this Business Psychology degree you’ll discover how the world of work is shaped by thought, unpick group dynamics and learn how to apply your knowledge to the workplace. You’ll explore current research and complete your own investigations, allowing you to add your voice to the field. Alongside students in other psychology degree programmes at Bath Spa, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about behaviour from a range of perspectives (e.g. biological, cognitive, social, and developmental) and develop skills in psychological methodologies, culminating in a final year dissertation project.

    We’ll help you identify your professional aspirations and develop them through independent learning and research, whilst providing opportunities for reflection. This is enhanced through the chance to gain valuable business experience with opportunities to take part in a range of flexible work placements. By collaborating with the cutting-edge and internationally recognized Bath Business School, this core programme is supported by modules specific to business psychology, and allows you to tailor your learning to your particular interests by selecting from a range of options.

    This course has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society, provided you achieve a 2.2 overall and pass the final year dissertation.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    BTEC DDM - DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
    3573 Information technology trainers
    3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers

    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
    Bath
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000