Explore Psychology Degrees
Psychology is a science-based degree that combines critical evaluation, research, literacy, statistical analysis, and people skills. It considers human behaviour using various perspectives including biological, cognitive, developmental, social and individual differences. It is the perfect degree subject for those who are naturally inquisitive and are interested in the human mind, and how we think, act and feel.
A degree in psychology really does open many doors for you when it comes to choosing a career. The beauty of psychology is that you can tailor your experience and head down the route that interests you the most.
At Salford, we have five Psychology degrees, which you can find out more about below. Our range of degrees allows you to specialise in different areas of the discipline, such as human and animal behaviour, sport, counselling and criminology.
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
This course is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge and opportunities for learning a wide range of psychological concepts. It has a hands-on approach to developing research skills and encourages you to apply the theory to real-world settings.
You will learn about the core areas of psychology; biological, cognitive, developmental, social and individual differences and as part of the programme, you will be able to choose from optional modules, allowing you to explore areas of particular interest to you.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling
This degree is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory and application of both psychology and counselling. The emphasis is on innovation and learning through a variety of styles that have widespread use, while developing key skills and relevant practical experience. The counselling skills you gain will provide a basis for further study and training in counselling. Your final year supervised research project will allow you to explore an area of psychology of your choice.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Visit our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Counselling course page to find out more.
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
Crime is one of the major problems facing society today. To understand the complex issues surrounding it, we have brought together two areas of study that have a natural affinity, giving you a degree that will help you make a real difference.
This course will provide training for careers in health, social care, criminal justice, and other public and social services. In your final year, you can tailor your degree with a range of optional modules, including a work placement.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Visit our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology course page to find out more.
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human and Animal Behaviour
This exciting new programme aims to give you a thorough grounding in psychology and the behaviour of both human and non-human animals.
This is an applied programme and you will be investigating how a better understanding of animal behaviour can contribute to the health and wellbeing of humans, and how a knowledge of human behaviour can help us understand animal behaviour.
You will gain in-depth knowledge of a wide range of psychological concepts and will be able to use these to analyse human and animal behaviour from a variety of perspectives as well as enjoy field trip opportunities including Knowsley Safari Park and Chester Zoo.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Visit our BSc (Hons) Psychology of Human and Animal Behaviour course page to find out more.
BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport
This degree provides an excellent foundation for any student interested in a career as a psychologist with a particular focus on applying those skills in the broad areas of sport and exercise.
You will gain an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of psychological concepts and in particular how these concepts might be applied in a sporting context and develop a hands-on approach to developing research skills, applying theory to real-world settings.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Visit our BSc (Hons) Psychology of Sport course page to find out more.
What can we offer you?
Our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you achieve a 2:1 or above, you will be awarded Graduate Basis for Registration. This is important as it is the first step to becoming a chartered psychologist.
You will have opportunities to tailor your learning to your own interests through placement opportunities, optional modules and independent research projects.
Access to our dedicated facilities including eye-tracking labs, a video game analysis lab, a cognitive neuroscience lab featuring VR equipment and an observation suite.
The most valuable aspect of my experience at the University of Salford has been learning from lecturers who are passionate about their field of study. I chose the University as it has great facilities for my course, and the subject is not only what I would like to do for my career, but also interesting and fun to study.
I chose the University as it has great facilities for my course...
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