Psychology (with Placement Year)

About this programme

Explore human psychology, from behaviour to emotions and brain development with our BSc Psychology course. On this course, you will learn how psychology applies to the individual, institutions, and even to politics. Our psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. By successfully completing this course you will be eligible for the Graduate Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS) . We are smaller than many other universities. This means the psychology department can foster a community that provides you with support from staff and peers. Our BSc Psychology student, Maya, tells us their teachers were “warm and friendly, committed to providing amazing opportunities for all of their students”. We are ranked top 10 in the UK for teaching quality in the The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025. With our Student Psychology Society, you can attend exciting talks hosted by guest speakers, so you keep up to date with pressing issues and key developments. During your Psychology course, you may also undertake a paid work placement . Our Workplace Learning Team will help organise this and will make sure yours is in a convenient location. A placement year enables you to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between your second and final year. Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities. Please note: in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer o