Earn your Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology with a placement year at Loughborough University. Tailor your studies and gain valuable experience. Apply now!
Understanding human behavior is not only fascinating, but is an expertise that is highly valued in varying contexts – from the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems to the improvement of performance at work or in sport. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology course will give students the knowledge, skills and competencies that are prized by employers, such as critical thinking and research abilities. It is taught by staff including internationally respected academics within the highly ranked School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences. The course offers a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of psychological science, allowing graduates to build their careers on a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited qualification. This program covers a full range of modules which aim to build students' core psychological knowledge and skills, allowing them to tailor their degree to their interests and aspirations. It offers two different options of full-time study: a three-year course offering the award of the Bachelor's program (Psychology); and a four-year course (with a placement year between years 2 and 3) offering the awards of Bachelor's program (Psychology) and a Diploma in Professional Studies or the Diploma in International Studies. Transfer between the three and four-year psychology course options is normally possible.
