Psychology
Explore the way we think and understand human behaviour with our BPS accredited Psychology degree.
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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 BPS accredited Psychology degree.
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.
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.
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Find out more about studying Psychology at ARU in this short video
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Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered in our world-class Science Centre with dedicated Psychology labs -
Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving
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Explore world-leading research with 98% of our Psychology research being recognised as internationally significant (REF 2023)
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We offer support with the cost of living, and Psychology courses deliver compressed teaching across three days of the week, freeing your time for work experience
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In your final year, tailor your degree by choosing from a range of optional modules
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Study abroad opportunities
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Being able to learn multiple different fields in psychology has taught me there is so much more to explore, which is so exciting.
By completing our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, you’ll be eligible for graduate chartered membership of the British Psychological Society. It’s your first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
After graduation, you can continue your professional training and find a career that’s perfect for you. You might choose to specialise as a forensic, clinical, health or occupational psychologist. The choice is yours.
Teaching and modules
With engaging real-world application and interactive in-class live polls via students’ smartphones, psychology comes alive in our classrooms.
Our course features a range of optional modules so you can focus on areas of particular interest or fascination to you, giving you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth. These range from clinical psychology to psychological therapies.
You’ll gain a sound understanding of the main principals of psychology and learn about the ideas that underpin modern psychology; these include key areas such as perception, learning, memory, language, and mental health. You’ll develop your knowledge of diagnostic criteria and the importance of understanding and treating the individual.
We focus on strengthening your research skills too, looking at statistics, data collection and analysis – all valuable preparation for your final-year Research Project, and your future career.
Student experience
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Psychology graduate Georgina reflects on their university journey and offers advice for future students.
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“My time at ARU was more than just lectures and assignments. As a Student Ambassador for Psychology, I had the opportunity to share my passion with prospective students at open days, applicant days, and university events" says Zoe. Read Zoe's story.
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Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Becoming a Researcher (30 credits)
- Self and Society (30 credits)
- Mind and Behaviour (30 credits)
- Clinical and Health Psychology (15 credits)
- Into ARU
- The Psychology of Everyday Life (15 credits) *
- Anglia Language Programme (15 credits) *
- Research in Action: Statistical Thinking (15 credits)
- Social Psychology: Development and Difference (30 credits)
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice (15 credits)
- Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health (15 credits)
- Brain, Body and Mind (30 credits)
- Psychology Project (30 credits)
- Professional Skills in Clinical Settings (15 credits) *
- Sex, Sexuality and Gender (15 credits) *
- Stress and Stress Management (15 credits) *
- Culture and Health (15 credits) *
- Cognitive Neuroscience (15 credits) *
- Educational Psychology (15 credits) *
- Psychological Assessment (15 credits) *
- Psychology in the Workplace (15 credits) *
- Forensic Psychology (15 credits) *
- Consumer Psychology (15 credits) *
- Atypical Development (15 credits) *
- Psychological Therapies (15 credits) *
- Lifespan Development (15 credits) *
- Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues (15 credits) *
- Cyberpsychology (15 credits) *
- The Neuroscience of Self (15 credits) *
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Information and Communication Technology
- Critical Thinking
- Maths for Scientists
- Intercultural Studies
- Ethics
- Biology: Physiology
- Psychology
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
- Work Placement - Psychology and Sport Sciences (120 credits)
At ARU, you’ll learn from expert tutors who are actively engaged in research work in their specialist field.
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Dr Flavia CardiniCourse Leader
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Dr Eimear LeeDeputy Head of School
Facilities
At ARU you’ll use psychology labs in our state-of-the-art Science Centre. There are dedicated labs for EEG, perception, biomarker analysis, neuroscience and more.
Our labs house commercial software packages and specialist psychological equipment such as:
- PowerLab devices for monitoring emotional and physiological response
- a portable Nexus device, for recording similar activity outside the lab
- a Tobii Pro 300TX eyetracker
- driving simulator
- Oculus Rift VR headset
- visual and acoustic stimulation systems
- functional near-infrared spectroscopy
- 64-channel Brain Vision EEG/ERP system.
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Hear from ARU Senior Lecturer Dr Jane Aspell in this Springpod Subject Spotlight. Watch the full lecture on Springpod.
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Work in specialist psychology labs and our £45m science centre to get hands-on research experience. Discover our labs.
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Use virtual reality headsets, eye trackers, driving simulators and more.
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Monitor physiological and brain activity in our specialist labs and analyse biomarkers such as cortisol and testosterone in saliva and hair samples.
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Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Apply for Psychology
UK students
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