BSc (Hons) in Psychology Anglia Ruskin University

Explore the science and history of the way we think, with access to state-of-the-art psychology facilities in our Science Centre in Cambridge.

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 British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree course.

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.

Psychology is a broad field and there are many areas you could specialise in.

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree will give you a sound understanding of the main principles of psychology. But we know you’ll find particular areas that you’re fascinated by. All psychologists do. So, right from Year 1, our optional modules give you the freedom to explore your own interests in more depth.

You’ll learn from expert tutors who are actively engaged in research work. And you can take advantage of our specialist facilities too, including laboratories for measuring electrical activity in the brain, eye movement, psychoneuroimmunology, emotions and communication, psychometrics, and much more.

Outside of the lab, there’s the chance to join weekly seminars from guest speakers and take an optional placement year.

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.

Year 1

• Becoming a Researcher
• Self and Society
• Mind and Behaviour
• The Psychology of Everyday Life
• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Anglia Language Programme

Year 2

• Research in Action: Statistical Thinking
• Social Psychology: Development and Difference
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Research in Action: Qualitative Methods and Psychology in Practice
• Diagnosis and Formulation in Mental Health
• Brain, Body and Mind

Year 3

• Psychology Project
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Culture and Health
• Emotion
• Sex, Sexuality and Gender
• Psychology in the Workplace
• Clinical Psychology
• Stress and Stress Management
• Lifespan Development
• Consumer Psychology
• Psychological Therapies
• Forensic Psychology
• Atypical Development
• Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues
• Cyberpsychology
• The Neuroscience of Self

Psychology graduates are in demand.

As a graduate chartered member of the British Psychological Society, you could undertake further training to become a counselling or clinical psychologist, or specialise in areas like health, education or forensic psychology.

Psychologists have skills that are sought after in other industries too, including the ability to understand social behaviour and analyse data.

Graduation doesn't need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees including MSc Foundations in Clinical Psychology, MSc Clinical Child Psychology, and MSc Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience. Please use our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.