Psychology Honours

Overview

Why study the Psychology (Hons) degree from Middlesex University ?

The Psychology Honours BSc course from the Middlesex University will give you the skills needed to pursue exciting career opportunities, ranging from clinical psychology and forensics to government policy and elite sports coaching.

Introducing you to key psychological practices, this psychology degree gives you an expert understanding of everything from cognitive and social psychology to biological and developmental psychology. You’ll also gain an in-depth knowledge of human behaviour, which will open up a wide range of career opportunities and specialist study routes.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll gain Graduate Basis of Chartered Membership once you complete your BSc Psychology. An essential step for qualifying as a psychologist, our course also equips you with a professional skillset that opens up career doors in areas including health, education, forensics, coaching and business.

Course Highlights

• You’ll be introduced to key psychological practices and gain an in-depth understanding of cognitive, social, biological and developmental psychology, along with human behaviour
• You’ll learn in some of the highest-standard teaching facilities in the United Kingdom and be taught by staff who are among the leading researchers in their respective areas
• You’ll have the chance to take part in a year-long industry placement to apply and develop your skills, make industry links and make you more employable after you graduate

Career Opportunities

There are excellent employment prospects for Psychology graduates and salaries in this field are excellent. The range of professional skills that you will develop ensures that you are highly valued across the economy. You will have received the perfect academic grounding to progress into postgraduate study in areas such as educational, clinical, forensic, health and occupational psychology, or to become a charted psychologist. You could also progress into successful careers as counsellors, social workers, teachers, and academics or pursue careers in areas such as law, business management or education.

You could be working in roles such as rehab associate, assistant psychologist, social therapist, support worker, learning support assistant, sports coach, and marketing assistant in organisations including:

• North East London Health Trust

• Homerton Hospital

• Cygnet Healthcare

• Homestart Primary School

• Pro Star Academy

• Caterlysts

• Royal Free Hospital

Accreditation

• This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)