Cyberpsychology (with Foundation Year option) (Hons)

Overview

Why study BSc (Hons) Cyberpsychology at BU?

• Develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology 
• Learn a range of research skills and methods to investigate traditional and online behaviour and apply that knowledge in a variety of contexts – including your own independent research
• Use state-of-the art facilities such as eye tracking technology to help you understand how people, groups, organisations and societies interact with, and make use of, technology
• Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of staff
• Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts
• 94% of graduates felt academic staff on this course were good at explaining things. 

Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for UK students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills needed to prepare you for the Cyberpsychology degree, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree and begin your Cyberpsychology study. 

Careers

This Cyberpsychology (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) course from Bournemouth University will be widely recognised by employers as it is fully accredited by the BPS.

It will prepare you for a range of careers including cybersecurity, video games evaluation and implementation, online training, teaching, management consultancy, business, research and administrative professionals, security and forensic, health promotion and personnel work.

The degree will also provide a basis for postgraduate studies for professional or academic careers in Psychology as to some extent they all use technology (e.g. clinical, educational, occupational, sports, forensic and health psychology). 

Accreditation

Accredited by British Psychological Society (BPS)