Overview

Understanding how people think, feel and behave has real power to shape everything from healthcare to public policy, and training in psychological science builds the evidence-based skills to do exactly that. The BSc (Hons) Psychology at the University of Bristol covers social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences psychology, alongside specialist topics such as addiction, behaviour change and social neuroscience. Taught by internationally recognised academics through lectures, seminars and laboratory classes, the course builds toward an original piece of psychological research in the final year. It suits students who want a rigorous, evidence-based grounding in psychology, with real preparation for further professional training in the field.

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What You'll Learn

• Core areas of psychology, including social, cognitive, developmental, biological and individual differences psychology

• Specialist topics such as drug use and addiction, climate and behaviour change, and social neuroscience

• The research underpinning major psychological theories

• How psychological theories and methods are applied to create real-world change

• Research design and data analysis skills for answering psychological questions

• Scientific and psychological literacy, developed through varied teaching and assessment methods

• Critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning

• Independent research, culminating in a substantial original project in the final year

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain and critically evaluate psychological theories across social, cognitive, developmental and biological domains, grounded in the research that underpins them. They will be equipped to design research studies, collect and analyse data, and provide evidence-based answers to psychological questions. Through a substantial final-year research project, students will develop strong skills in independent scientific investigation and communication. Graduates will leave with strong research, analytical and communication skills, well suited to further professional training in psychology or a wide range of careers valuing rigorous, evidence-based thinking.