Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, concerned with understanding the mental processes, emotions, social influences, and biological factors that shape how people think, feel, and act. It is a discipline that draws on the methods of natural science, including experiment, observation, and statistical analysis, while engaging with questions about human experience that connect it to the humanities and social sciences. Studying psychology develops both rigorous analytical thinking and genuine insight into what it means to be human.

This part-time programme at Edge Hill is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which means it can count towards graduate basis for chartered membership, an important qualification for those who wish to pursue a career in professional psychology. Studying part time makes the programme accessible to those who need to balance academic work with employment or other commitments, and Edge Hill's accreditation ensures the academic standards are equivalent to the full-time version. The programme also includes a sandwich year and a year abroad within its structure, providing opportunities for professional experience and international engagement alongside the part-time academic schedule.

Graduates of BPS-accredited psychology degrees have the foundation needed to apply for graduate basis for chartered membership, which is required for the professional psychology training routes, including clinical, educational, forensic, health, and occupational psychology. All of these professional pathways require further postgraduate study after the undergraduate degree. Beyond the psychological professions, psychology graduates work in human resources, health and social care, research, education, marketing, management, and public policy.

The skills in understanding human behaviour, designing studies, and analysing data are broadly applicable across many sectors.