Psychology [with Placement Year] BSc (Hons)

Explore the way we think and understand human behaviour with our British Psychological Society accredited degree in Cambridge.<br/><br/>**Why study Psychology at ARU?**<br/>- Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our £45m 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 provide an efficient on-campus teaching schedule coupled with excellent online support. Our Psychology course offers a quality study-life balance allowing time to be part of the university and to gain work experience.<br/><br/><br/>- In your final year, tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules.<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 Psychology degree. We’ll help you 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. 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/>Our course features a range of optional modules so you can focus on areas of particular interest or fascination to you, giving you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth. These range from clinical psychology to psychological therapies. You’ll gain a sound understanding of the main principals of psychology and learn about the ideas that underpin modern psychology; these include key areas such as perception, learning, memory, language, and mental health. You’ll develop your knowledge of diagnostic criteria and the importance of understanding and treating the individual. We focus on strengthening your research skills too, looking at statistics, data collection and analysis – all valuable preparation for your final-year Research Project, and your future career.<br/><br/>As a graduate chartered member of the British Psychological Society, you could undertake further training to become a counselling or clinical psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, educational or forensic psychology. Psychologists have skills that are sought after in other industries too, including the ability to understand social behaviour and analyse data.