On this British Psychological Society-accredited course you will learn to understand how nature and nurture, biology and culture, and genes and the environment determine human thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You will explore a range of theoretical ideas and research evidence, learning to critically evaluate the latest psychological theories and develop ideas of your own. 

Your course will bridge disciplinary boundaries, taking theories from the behavioural and social sciences and using them to shed light on real-world, practical situations. You will learn about both qualitative and quantitative approaches, from discourse analysis and quasi-experimental questionnaire design, through to neuroimaging techniques. In your final year, you will enjoy access to our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, including, for example, a fully-immersive virtual reality suite, electroencephalography (EEG), eye-tracking and motion-tracking equipment. You will also have the opportunity to demonstrate all you have learned by  implementing an individual research project of your own. 

You will be able to choose from a range of psychology modules according to your interests, be they broad or specific. You’ll also have the chance to experience topics you may not have come across before. If you discover a new passion or interest during your first year, you will have the option to change to a different Psychology pathway, ensuring you’re on the right degree for you. 

All of our programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. 

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS). 

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

On this course you'll spend your third year studying abroad before returning to UEA for your final year. A year abroad is a unique, fulfilling experience that will help you develop skills that you’ll use throughout your career, and that are coveted by employers. You can choose from a broad range of partner universities across Asia, Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.

AFTER THE COURSE

Psychology graduates pursue a range of careers in a variety of sectors. The theoretical and research components of your degree will also provide you with a strong foundation for going on to postgraduate study, if you wish. 

Throughout your degree you will meet and work with respected psychologists and business leaders in a variety of settings. You will also benefit from a range of additional training opportunities running in parallel with your degree programme. These are carefully designed to help maximise what you have to offer future employers. They include paid placement and internship opportunities, a business training residential event, and a range of career planning support mechanisms. 

All our degree courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This not only means they are respected by employers – it will also put you at an advantage if you choose to progress onto postgraduate study in order to become a psychologist. 

The BSc Psychology with a Year Abroad degree focuses on psychosocial knowledge relating to everyday life and professional practice. Our graduates are able to successfully pursue careers across a wide range of employment sectors, including: human resources, teaching, media, communications, marketing and management, healthcare or criminal justice. 

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Career destinations related to your degree include: 

• Psychology 

• Legal and criminal justice 

• Social work and health care 

• Human resources and management 

• Education, research and consultancy 

• Marketing and advertising