Psychology Canterbury Christ Church University

Overview

If you are fascinated by looking at the ways people think, act, react, and interact, then the Psychology course from Canterbury Christ Church University is a great option for you. 

The course focuses on psychology in the real world and you'll gain an insight into the practical application of psychology from early on. Through scientific study, you'll learn about human behaviour, and the thoughts and emotions that influence behaviour.

You'll cover all the core areas of psychology: biological; cognitive; developmental; individual differences; social; conceptual and historical issues, and research methods.

As you move into the final year, you'll undertake an independent project, which will give you the opportunity to consolidate and deepen your knowledge and understanding of psychology.

Throughout the course, you'll develop transferable skills that will prepare you for employment. From team working and effective communication to presenting and organisational skills, you'll be building in confidence and ability all the time, so that by the time you graduate you're fully prepared to follow your career aspirations.

Your future career

Many psychology graduates find employment in the caring professions, education, business and management, and other people-focused occupations. Others pursue careers as applied psychologists, or as academics and researchers. 

Accreditation from the British Psychological Society gives graduates of the single honours or major routes the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows graduates to pursue postgraduate vocational training in areas such as clinical psychology, educational psychology and health psychology.

Accreditation

The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)