Business Psychology (Hons) Keele University

Overview

The Business Psychology (Hons) BSc programme from Keele University equips you to understand the influence of mental and physical health amongst individuals within organisations, enabling you to apply this to a range of careers in business and beyond.

Develop an understanding of people, their behaviour and wellbeing, and how this influences performance in the workplace on Keele's Business Psychology BSc. Whether you're curious about marketing strategies, organisational development or human resources, our BPS-accredited programme* explores the exciting role of psychology within business contexts. From leadership, team building and motivation, all are important aspects for business to maintain and encourage productivity and further development. You'll learn and critically evaluate the factors that play a key role in fulfilling an efficient and positive environment.

Discover the psychological influences shaping behaviour including biological functions, cognition, individual differences and social development. You will explore the role of scientific evidence in psychological practice, having the opportunity to engage with both qualitative and quantitative research.

With access to various facilities and equipment from virtual reality headsets, brain stimulation equipment and our state of the art Central Science Laboratories, you will have the chance to explore human behaviour both theoretically and practically. As you progress through your degree you will be able to further explore areas of personal interests, enabling you to dig deeper and tailor your degree to your career interests through module selection in your second year.

At Keele, you will advance your professional skills as a researcher and psychologist in the making. Whether you would like to pursue a career in industry or related fields, our programme equips you with core skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking to help prepare you for employment. This involves practical experience with real-world research projects, industry equipment and placement opportunities, enabling you to apply your learning and prepare for a range of careers and/or further study. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives and cultural awareness.

Career opportunities:

Prepare for an exciting career across business, psychology and related industries. Upon graduation, you will become equipped with transferable skills including critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, that can be applied to various careers such as: business coaching, human resources, organisational development and research.

Having an Occupational Psychologist as the Psychology careers tutor within the School means that you will have the opportunity to access support in identifying a career path which suits your values and strengths. Occupational Psychologists use a range of evidence-based psychological skills, tools and techniques to work with individuals in a coaching capacity, enabling you to highlight your individual skills and attributes.

Expand your opportunities, with a career in:

• Business
• Human Resources
• Recruitment
• Management
• Marketing
• Research
• Finance
• Education

To become a chartered psychologist, you will need to receive further training in the specific field of psychology that you want to work in. It is important to consider it will take at least six years to become a fully qualified psychologist, which includes a full three year degree, such as this one and three years of postgraduate training.