Psychology

Study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language. Our career-focused assessments will prepare you for the challenges facing global societies, including dementia, mental health and high-risk workplaces. You’ll be equipped with the skills and experience to make a difference.

This course is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society and has a strong practical focus that will build your professional skills, enhance your CV and get you noticed by employers.

It will equip you with an in-depth understanding of the fascinating field of psychology and train you to apply your knowledge in real-world settings.

You'll initially study a broad range of topics, which cover the core areas such as social, biological, cognitive and developmental psychology. As you progress through the degree you will be able to focus more on your specific interests, with optional modules and research projects.

Some of these topics include:

- Language and memory

- Social interaction, communities and activism

- Harassment, abuse and aggressive behaviour

- Mental health and neurodiversity

- The ageing brain

- Cyberpsychology

You’ll work in our modern labs to gather evidence and test ideas. We’ll teach you how to design studies, analyse data, and interview people to gain a deep psychological understanding of their experiences. These skills will prepare you for your future career.

In your final year, you will also have the chance to study advanced topics in psychological science and conduct a piece of original research under the supervision of a member of academic staff in your dissertation module.

You will develop your ethical understanding and cultural competence, both as a scientist and as a citizen. You will learn how to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills and develop the capacity to make a positive contribution to society.

Accreditation

The course is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

BPS accreditation is both an important hallmark of quality that is extensively acknowledged by employers in the field, and an essential stepping-stone if you are looking to progress to become a Chartered Psychologist after graduation.

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