BSc Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice

The BSc Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice at the University of Kent is a four-year course that is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This qualification is necessary for a career in psychology, especially since there is a current need for more psychologists in the UK, particularly in the area of mental health.

You will explore the big questions around psychology, such as: 'Why do people commit crimes?', 'What are the origins of mental health problems?', and 'Is professional success the result of nature or nurture?'. The course plan has two parts: one to build your practical skills, and one to explore the most interesting parts of psychology to help you find your area of interest.

Studying BSc Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice from the University of Kent provides both academic depth and crucial practical experience. You'll be inspired by exciting modules and learn from world-renowned experts specialising in topics such as moral psychology, trust in artificial intelligence, consequences of conspiracy theories, language development in children, imagination, and cognitive neuroscience.

This is a four-year course where you spend a year in practice between your second and final years. You undertake project work with professional applied psychologists in organisations such as the NHS, the Prison Service, or a research establishment.