Explore the science and history of the way we think, with access to state-of-the-art psychology facilities in our Science Centre in Cambridge.
Psychology affects everything we do. You’re curious about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviour – and that’s what sits at the heart of our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree course.
We’ll encourage you to keep asking questions, to develop the scientific, analytical and research skills you need to become a psychologist. Together, we’ll explore the different facets of psychology including applied, social and clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience and biological psychology.
By studying BSc (Hons) Psychology at ARU, you’ll immerse yourself in the science of mind and behaviour – and take the first step towards a career as a chartered psychologist.
DEDICATED SPACE
Work in specialist psychology labs in our Science Centre.
PSYCHOLOGY LABS
Use virtual reality headsets, eye trackers, driving simulators and more.
PSYCHOLOGY LABS
Monitor physiological and brain activity in our specialist labs.
PSYCHOLOGY LABS
Analyse biomarkers such as cortisol and testosterone in saliva and hair samples.
SCIENCE CENTRE
Learn in our £45m Science Centre in the heart of Cambridge.
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At ARU you’ll be based in our £45m Science Centre. It opened in 2018 and features a range of psychology labs including:
Our labs house commercial software packages and specialist psychological equipment such as:
Achieve a second-class honours degree or above, and you’ll be eligible for graduate chartered membership of the British Psychological Society. It’s your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
Course Leader, BSc Psychology
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School
Psychology graduates are in demand.
As a graduate chartered member of the British Psychological Society, you could undertake further training to become a counselling or clinical psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, educational or forensic psychology.
Psychologists have skills that are sought after in other industries too, including the ability to understand social behaviour and analyse data.
Whichever path interests you most, you can be sure that you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities that industry needs. We work with employers, and they help us review what we teach and how we teach it – offering hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
Graduation doesn't need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees including MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology, MSc Clinical Child Psychology, and MSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
"I’ve conducted my own research [which] has allowed me to gain first-hand experience of what it means to be a psychologist."
Louise Kelly
BSc (Hons) Psychology student
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We're here Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training), and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
Our friendly, bustling campus is a stone’s throw from the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.
Explore CambridgeYou have the option to take a placement year as part of this course. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in.
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