Applied Psychology (Hons)

Overview

Vocational modules allow you to understand how the key theories of psychology are applied in the professional context, and the course explores the use of psychology in areas such as health, education, sport, forensic, clinical and the law. This allows you to learn about psychology in practice from different perspectives. The opportunities to gain real world exposure will also be developed across the course through engagement with a variety of psychologists from different fields. 

Join the Applied Psychology (Hons) at Coventry University .

Career prospects

Studying psychology opens up a wealth of opportunity in a diverse and exciting range of fields that leads to vast employment potential. The British Psychological Society state that there are currently over 750,000 people that work in a psychology related role in the UK (BPS 2018).

Through the analysis of psychology in real-life situations, you will develop key employability skills valued by employers. These include teamwork, independent working, presentation skills, role play, reflection and an ability to articulate complex ideas effectively. In this way, graduates are prepared for a future career in psychology as well as in other areas that require the many and varied skills that this course promotes.