Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, asking why we act the way we do, how we interact with other people, and the emotional significance we attach to those interactions. It is a discipline grounded in empirical research, requiring you to understand experimental design, statistical methods and the interpretation of data alongside the theoretical frameworks that organise knowledge about perception, memory, language, emotion, development, social interaction and mental health. Psychology is both a science and a humanistic enquiry, and its insights touch almost every aspect of human life.

At the University of Chichester you will study this three-year full-time programme. A foundation year is available for those who need additional preparation before entering the full degree, building the academic and scientific foundations needed to engage fully with the research-led content. You will study core areas of psychology including biological, developmental, social, cognitive and clinical approaches, developing your understanding of how psychological research is conducted and how findings are interpreted and applied.

Practical laboratory and research skills are central to the programme, and you will develop statistical literacy alongside psychological knowledge. The typical entry tariff for this programme is around 104 UCAS points, and Chichester's location in the South East provides connections to health, education and community organisations.

Psychology graduates enter a very wide range of careers. Those who wish to become practising psychologists, whether clinical, educational, occupational or forensic, typically need to complete accredited postgraduate training after their undergraduate degree, and the British Psychological Society Graduate Basis for Chartership is the standard first step. Many graduates, however, move into roles in human resources, marketing, research, public health, social care, education, criminal justice and management, where the understanding of human behaviour and strong analytical skills are consistently valued.

The discipline is also excellent preparation for law, medicine and other postgraduate professional routes.