Psychology BSc (Hons)

University of Greenwich

Our BSc Hons Psychology course explores adult and child psychology, the workings of the brain, social influences on relationships, and applications of psychology in the real world.

As well as preparing you to pursue further training for careers in Psychology, our degree helps you attain skills that prospective employers in a range of careers find attractive. Modules reflect the breadth of the discipline, from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to developmental psychology and social psychology.

The degree, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society, includes a project. If you pass this and graduate with at least second-class honours, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS. This is a necessary first step for people hoping to undergo further training to become a Chartered Psychologist.

We have a strong focus on clinical psychology, forensic psychology and child psychology through the degree, as well as offering a strong cross-cultural focus in all our modules. Our teaching is led by research and aims to help build transferable skills that you can take forward in your life after the degree.

What you should know about this course

• Psychology at Greenwich is one of the top three universities in London and seventh in the UK for graduate careers (2021 Guardian League Table).
• Number one in London for graduate prospects (2022 Complete University Guide Annual League Table - Psychology).
• You will study a BPS accredited curriculum that will help prepare you for a variety of careers.
• You are taught by research-active staff who are experts in their fields.
• You have the opportunity to choose a defined pathway that includes specialist modules and assessments in Child, Forensic or Sport & Exercise Psychology.