Description

Explore the fascinating subject of the human mind and behaviour, through research and practical laboratory work.

Psychology is an exciting and diverse field of study dedicated to understanding, describing, predicting and controlling behaviour and thought. This programme provides a scientific approach to understanding people, their behaviour and thinking, while studying in a thriving research environment. This course offers a 75 hour placement module in the second year and the option of a placement year.

In the first two years of study, students will develop an in-depth understanding of basic psychological processes by exploring core topics such as individual differences, biological, developmental, social and cognitive psychology. In the final year they will focus on individual areas of interest through elective modules and self-generated research. Across the programme, students gain a comprehensive education in the scientific foundations of psychology and an introduction to applied practice across multiple domains.

Throughout the programme students participate in laboratory work and work to the British Psychological Society Code of Ethics. YSJ invests heavily in their psychological research facilities and equipment which includes eye-tracking and virtual reality tools, a psychometric test library and physiological measurements systems such as EEG. To assist with their practical laboratory work YSJ will provide students with training in the use of their specialist equipment and in the research methods and data analytic techniques used by psychologists. The programme will equip students with the basic scientific grounding and theoretical understanding required for advanced-level studies.

Graduates can find employment in professional areas such as business, human resources, training and development, marketing and advertising, recruitment and selection and counselling. The programme establishes the building block for further studies where graduates can pursue careers in the professional practice of psychology including counselling, clinical, forensic, or organisational psychology, neuropsychology, research and other specialist areas.

This degree satisfies eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society, provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved.