BSc Psychology with a professional placement year

The BSc Psychology (with a professional placement year) at the University of Sussex looks at how people think, feel, and behave. The course uses scientific methods and real evidence to explain why people act the way they do. Students learn how psychology is researched, tested, and used in everyday life. The degree covers important areas such as thinking and memory, human development, social behaviour, and mental health. Students learn how to plan research, collect information, and analyse results. Ethics is an important part of the course, helping students understand how to work responsibly when studying people and behaviour.

The BSc Psychology (with a professional placement year) in the University of Sussex also shows how psychology is used in areas like health, education, work, and society. Ideas are linked to real-life examples, making them easier to understand and apply. The professional placement year gives students the chance to gain useful work experience in a related field. This helps them build confidence, develop practical skills, and better understand their future career options before returning for the final year. This undergraduate degree is usually studied full-time over four years. Students are taught using lectures, seminars, workshops, and hands-on research sessions. Assessment includes exams, essays, research reports, presentations, and projects.