Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, examining how people think, feel, learn, communicate and make decisions, and how individual psychological processes are shaped by biological, social and cultural factors. It is a discipline of remarkable breadth, encompassing biological and cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical and health psychology, and the study of individual differences. Psychology has a significant impact on public life, contributing to understanding and addressing mental health challenges, improving education, reducing social inequality and supporting conflict resolution.

At Queen's University Belfast this three-year full-time degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, with the degree providing the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership that is required for entry to postgraduate professional training in psychology. The programme covers seven key areas of psychological science, developing both theoretical understanding and practical research skills from early in your studies. All students also have the opportunity to take a year-long paid professional placement after their second year, converting their degree to a four-year BSc with Professional Placement, which significantly enhances their professional experience and employability.

Graduates from accredited psychology degrees are well positioned across a wide range of career paths. Those who wish to become practitioner psychologists typically go on to postgraduate doctoral training in clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational or health psychology. Others find roles in research, education, human resources, market research, social services, criminal justice, healthcare management and data analysis.

The critical thinking, research skills and understanding of human behaviour that a psychology degree develops are valued by employers across almost every sector.