This emerging new field examines how the behaviour of individuals, groups, organisations and societies are influenced by technology. This covers a wide range of areas, including education, entertainment, social media and cyber security.

This course, accredited by the BPS, will help you to develop a well-rounded knowledge of all areas of psychology. You’ll learn a range of research skills and methods to investigate traditional and online behaviour, and you’ll be able to apply that knowledge in a variety of contexts – including conducting your own independent research.

Your learning will be based within the Department of Psychology where you’ll have access to state-of-the art facilities such as eye tracking technology to help you understand how people, groups, organisations and societies interact with, and make use of, technology.

An optional 4-week or 30-week placement after your second year can add valuable industry experience to your CV, as well as enabling you to put your learning into practice. It will also give you the chance to begin building a valuable network of contacts - a vital part of getting your career off the ground.

What makes this course different?

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• In-depth study of cybersecurity, social media and videogames in your final year
• Work placement option in the third year
• Excellent student support system
• Emphasis on the development of vocationally relevant skills
• Research-inspired teaching
• Research Apprenticeship Scheme in the second year
• Choice of option modules for in-depth study of specialist topics in the final year
• State of the art facilities.

92% of our final year students say staff are good at explaining things. There was insufficient data to publish information specifically for this course. This is either because the course size is small or respondent numbers were low. Therefore, the data displayed is for all students in psychology.

This degree will be widely recognised by employers as it is fully accredited by the BPS.

It will prepare you for a range of careers including cybersecurity, video games evaluation and implementation, online training, teaching, management consultancy, social media marketing and advertising, security and forensic, health promotion and personnel work.

The degree will also provide a basis for postgraduate studies for professional or academic careers in Psychology as to some extent they all use technology (e.g. clinical, educational, occupational, sports, forensic and health psychology).