Psychology BSc (Hons)

Explore the way we think and understand human behaviour with our BPS accredited Psychology degree.<br/><br/><br/>- Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our world-class Science Centre with dedicated Psychology labs.<br/><br/><br/>- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.<br/><br/><br/>- Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- We offer support with the cost of living, and Psychology courses deliver compressed teaching across three days of the week, freeing your time for work experience.<br/><br/><br/>- In your final year, tailor your degree by choosing from a diverse range of optional modules, allowing you to specialise your degree.<br/><br/><br/>Psychology affects everything we do. You’re curious about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour – and that’s what sits at the heart of our BPS accredited Psychology degree.<br/><br/>We’ll encourage you to keep asking questions, to develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to become a psychologist. Together, we’ll explore the different facets of psychology including applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology.<br/><br/>By studying BSc (Hons) Psychology at ARU, you’ll immerse yourself in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist.<br/><br/>Psychology is a broad field and there are many areas you could specialise in.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will give you a sound understanding of the main principles of psychology. But we know you’ll find particular areas that you’re fascinated by. All psychologists do. So, right from Year 1, our optional modules give you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth.<br/><br/>You’ll learn from expert tutors who are actively engaged in research work in their specialist field. And you can take advantage of our specialist facilities too, including laboratories for measuring electrical activity in the brain, eye movement, psychoneuroimmunology, emotions and communication, psychometrics, and much more.<br/><br/>Outside of the lab, there’s the chance to join weekly seminars from guest speakers and take an optional placement year.<br/><br/>Youll also be able to join our student Psychology Society, which offers podcasts, online thematic sessions, social events, debate evenings, and more.<br/><br/>After graduation, you can continue your professional training and find a career that’s perfect for you. You might choose to specialise as a forensic, clinical, health or occupational psychologist. The choice is yours.<br/><br/>Similar courses you might study at our Cambridge campus are BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology and BSc (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology.<br/><br/>Going to university can offer you a series of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. As part of your course, you could study abroad with one of our short-term Global Experience programmes. Opportunities include summer schools and placements, lasting from one to four weeks and funded by ARU’s UK Turing Scheme grants.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.