Psychology

Launch your psychology career on this fascinating research-led degree. You'll be inspired by experts at the forefront of the profession and hone your skills in our exceptional hi-tech facilities.

Our Psychology courses are designed to meet the growing need for effective, skilled and forward-thinking psychologists. This course has research at its heart, empowering you to create new knowledge in the field of Psychology.

• The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society - this means that standards such as course content and design, and student development have met their criteria to deliver a high standard of psychology education
• Use specialist facilities, including our psychological observation suite, eye tracker equipment, and our Babylab for ethical research with babies and young children
• Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research - you'll have opportunities to contribute to their projects and to conduct your own research
• Gain applied experience through work placement opportunities so that you develop the vital skills that employers are looking for
• Psychological research can help shape healthier societies across the world. Our course content links to global initiatives including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where 'Good Health and Wellbeing' is prioritised

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• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

'The pleasure in teaching psychology students is that they tend to be highly motivated and open to exploring ideas. A vital part of our role is to help them chart their future career direction as studying psychology opens so many doors to so many different sectors and professions - anywhere that an understanding of people is valued.' Dr Ian Baker - Programme Leader, BSc (Hons) Psychology

Psychological knowledge is invaluable in many walks of life, so your career options will be broad. Our graduates have gone on to successful roles in sectors such as:

• Psychological research
• Scientific or clinical research
• Charity leadership
• Mental health support and management
• Health services and therapeutic care
• Probation service and police
• Human resources
• Health psychology
• Educational psychology
• Occupational psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Clinical psychology
• Teaching

Through our Professional Development Package, you'll gain valuable transferable skills, including:

• Written and verbal communication
• Research and analytical
• Personal motivation, organisation and self-reflection
• Numeracy
• IT literacy
• Critical awareness

This course also prepares you for further training in psychology and provides an essential platform if you would like to become a professional psychologist. You could go on to masters level study with the University of Derby, including our MSc Behaviour Change or MRes Psychology. As an accredited course, the MSc Health Psychology or MSc Forensic Psychology will take you further down the route towards becoming a chartered member of the BPS.

Some of our graduates have advanced to qualify in areas such as clinical and educational psychology or have embarked on PhD study.

Careers and Employment Service

To boost your employment skills, you can access the University's Careers and Employment Service. The team can connect you with employers to help find opportunities for work placements, part-time jobs, and volunteering. Our careers consultants are also on hand to guide you through the career options for your degree, CV writing, or starting your own business - and we commit to helping you for three years after you graduate to find a job.

Placement hours are subject to change.