Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour. It examines how people think, feel, perceive, remember, learn, develop and interact with one another, drawing on experimental methods, neurobiological evidence, statistical analysis and theories of cognition and social influence to build a systematic understanding of mental life. As both a natural science and a social science, it equips students with a distinctive combination of analytical rigour, empirical method and insight into human experience.

At Northumbria, this three-year programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which means it confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, the first step toward a career as a chartered psychologist. You will study the core areas of the discipline, including cognitive psychology, biological psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, individual differences and research methods. Statistical literacy and research design are central throughout, as psychology is fundamentally an evidence-based science.

The programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at an international partner institution and gain a broader academic and cultural perspective on psychological research and practice. The typical entry tariff is 120 UCAS points.

Psychology graduates move into a wide range of careers. Clinical, counselling, educational, occupational and forensic psychology are among the most common professional paths, though each requires further postgraduate study and supervised practice beyond the undergraduate degree. Many graduates also work directly in health and social care, human resources, marketing, research, data analysis, education, mental health support and public services.

The scientific training, research skills and understanding of human behaviour that psychology develops are valued across a very broad range of sectors and roles.