BSc (Hons) Psychology (With Foundation Year)

Study one of the most rewarding and fascinating areas of science, where you go on a journey through the human mind and explore what makes us tick, and unlock many important reasons behind what makes us who we are, including mental health, human behavior, and brain development. Psychology shapes us as individuals, and our society – and is the reason behind many issues, such as why we think or have opinions on certain things, but also helps to improve our lives, where the effects of disability or injury are increasingly being understood and their effects are being mitigated, as the incredible pace of knowledge, research, and technological advancement continues. Our internationally renowned academics and fantastic facilities at UEL, including VR and dedicated research labs, will allow you to experience and learn all about modern Psychology in today’s climate. At UEL, our Psychology degree provides you with a versatile platform to go on and make a real difference in your life. You can pursue a career in the ever-growing area of professional Psychology through our Masters and Professional Doctorates, including occupational, clinical, and counseling Psychology.

Foundation Year

• Personal Development (mental wealth)
• Psychology in the Everyday
• Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
• Key Studies in Psychology
• Introduction to Counselling Skills
• Introduction to Academic Practice

Year 1

• Thinking Like a Psychologist (mental wealth)
• Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences
• Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
• Psychology in Applied Contexts
• Researching with Small Samples
• Researching with Larger Samples

Year 2

• Individual Differences and Diversity (mental wealth)
• Psychological Research Methods
• Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
• Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
• Work-based Learning in Psychology

An option from

• The Psychology of Sleep and Dreaming
• Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience
• Introduction to Forensic Psychology
• Psychology, Identity, and Society
• Developmental Difficulties and Differences

Year 3

Core

• Psychology and Social Engagement (mental wealth)
• Psychology Research Project (both terms)
• The Psychology of Mental Health

Option

• Drugs and Addictive Behaviours
• Cyberpsychology
• Advanced Forensic Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Advanced Developmental Psychology
• Psychology of Choice: Judgment and Decision
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Psychology of Belief
• Occupational Psychology
• Counseling Psychology

Employability

The fantastic thing about a Psychology degree is that as well as go into professional Psychology – the skills and knowledge it gives you means you can work practically anywhere. Our degree and teaching will give you the skills and experience in data management, data analysis, report writing, and critical and creative thinking. These are all skills that are now in the top 10 of modern employer’s requirements for graduates – so the fact you will have these skills and experience means you’re a step ahead and well placed for graduate employment. Furthermore, employers value psychology students because they believe they have a better understanding of human behavior – your understanding of how people work will be a real selling point, especially later on down the line when you apply for managerial jobs. Many of our graduates now work in social welfare, sport and leisure, education, human resource management, consumer research and advertising, marketing, media, market research, and community work.