Course Overview
This BSc Business Psychology combines knowledge at the individual and organisational level on how people work, manage their careers, and the role of individual differences. It provides you with a foundation in introductory business alongside key insights into core areas of organisational psychology.
Why choose this course?
- It was developed by the first higher education department in the UK established especially for teaching and research in organisational psychology.
- You will be taught by academic staff who are active researchers delivering specialised modules that develop your knowledge and understanding of the psychology of work.
- This degree is accredited by the Association of Business Psychology, which provides students with opportunities to engage in real-life application of their learning and access to a range of career development events and resources.
- It also offers you the chance to follow a Placement route designed to enhance your career prospects, build your professional networks and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained in a work context.
What you will learn
On this business psychology course you will learn to critically evaluate and challenge existing knowledge and organisational practices including group processes and organisational behaviour.
You will critically explore subjects such as occupational mental health, organisational change and employee motivation. The course will also equip you with transferable skills, including advanced research skills. You will receive academic supervision for your final-year research dissertation which gives you the opportunity to learn how to collect and scrutinise organisational data and ask the right questions when conducting cutting-edge research.
How you will learn
This course is taught via weekly seminar sessions, where you will engage in discussions and workshops with teaching staff and peers, alongside recorded lectures and pre-set weekly readings.
It is available to study full- or part-time and follows an evening timetable. You will undertake at least one module on campus per term, and you may also have the option to undertake another module online.
Placement route
If you opt for the full-time Placement route on this course, it will give you the opportunity to develop your business psychology skills in the workplace and apply learning from your degree in a professional setting to further increase your employability when you graduate. Please note that this option is not available for students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.
Discover the career opportunities available by taking Business Psychology (BSc (Hons)).
