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Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind, brain, and human behaviour. It explores how people think, feel, learn, communicate, and interact with others, helping us understand the factors that influence behaviour across different stages of life.  It is a diverse and applied subject that combines scientific research with real-world issues, examining topics such as mental health, cognition, personality, social behaviour, child development, and wellbeing. 

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What will you learn?

  • Biological Psychology: how the brain, nervous system, and genetics influence behaviour and mental processes.

  • Cognitive Psychology: how people perceive, think, learn, remember, and solve problems.

  • Developmental Psychology: how individuals develop from infancy through adulthood.

  • Social Psychology: how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by others and by society.

  • Personality and Individual Differences: why people think and behave differently.

  • Mental Health and Psychological Disorders: understanding the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological conditions.

  • Research Methods and Statistics: designing research studies, analysing data, and evaluating evidence.

  • Psychological Assessment: measuring behaviour, attitudes, abilities, and wellbeing.

  • Applied Psychology: applying psychological knowledge to areas such as health, education, business, sport, and criminal justice.

Career Prospects

A Psychology degree provides a strong foundation for careers in healthcare, education, business, research, and public services.

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Career opportunities include:

Psychology and Mental Health

With further postgraduate training, graduates may become:

  • Clinical Psychologist

  • Counselling Psychologist

  • Educational Psychologist

  • Health Psychologist

  • Occupational Psychologist

  • Forensic Psychologist

  • Sports Psychologist

 

Healthcare and Wellbeing

  • Mental Health Practitioner

  • Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

  • Healthcare Support Worker

  • NHS Management Trainee

  • Health Promotion Officer

 

Education and Child Development

  • Teacher (with further qualifications)

  • Educational Support Specialist

  • Learning Mentor

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Practitioner

  • Child Development Officer

 

Business and Human Resources

  • Human Resources Adviser

  • Recruitment Consultant

  • Learning and Development Specialist

  • Organisational Development Officer

  • Employee Wellbeing Adviser

 

Research and Data Analysis

  • Research Assistant

  • Behavioural Researcher

  • Market Research Analyst

  • Data and Insights Analyst

  • User Experience (UX) Researcher

 

Criminal Justice and Public Services

  • Probation Officer

  • Victim Support Officer

  • Youth Justice Worker

  • Police Staff Roles

  • Rehabilitation Programme Coordinator

 

Marketing and Consumer Behaviour

  • Consumer Insights Analyst

  • Marketing Executive

  • Brand Researcher

  • Customer Experience Specialist

  • Behavioural Insights Consultant

 

Many students continue to master's degrees in Psychology and related disciplines, professional psychology training programmes, teacher training qualifications, counselling and psychotherapy courses, and research degrees (MPhil/PhD).

Universities to look for:

  • University of Cambridge

  • University of Oxford

  • University College London (UCL)

  • King's College London

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  • The University of Edinburgh

  • The University of Manchester

  • University of Bristol

  • University of Bath

  • Durham University

  • The University of Warwick

  • Cardiff University

  • University of Birmingham

  • University of Exeter

  • The University of Sheffield

  • University of Glasgow

  • University of Sussex

  • University of Nottingham

  • University of York

  • University of Leeds

  • University of Kent

  • University of St Andrews

  • Loughborough University

  • University of Liverpool 

  • University of Reading

  • Nottingham Trent University

  • Lancaster University

  • Birkbeck, University of London

  • Queen's University Belfast

  • University of Surrey

  • University of Southampton

  • Newcastle University

  • Queen Mary University of London

  • Swansea University

  • City St George’s, University of London

  • Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Oxford Brookes University

  • University of Leicester

  • Essex, University of

  • University of Stirling

  • Aston University

  • University of East Anglia (UEA)

  • Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Kingston University, London

  • Brunel University of London

  • Northumbria University at Newcastle

  • University of Aberdeen

  • Coventry University

  • UWE Bristol (University of the West of England)

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