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About Bsc (hons) Psychology in University of Suffolk

Psychology at the University of Suffolk explores and examines the interaction between mind and behaviour, the nature of the unconscious, the functioning of memory, individual behaviour in social situations, prejudice and altruism. This equips students with a thorough grounding in each of the major fields: social psychology; developmental psychology; biological psychology; and cognitive psychology. 

Students can choose to study Psychology as a single route or as a joint degree with Criminology or Sociology.

Psychology at Suffolk offers a wide range of teaching techniques incorporating a blended online/face-to-face approach.  Lectures include world leading experts from different fields of psychology who provide insights into their most recent research and the impact that this cutting edge research has on the current understanding of psychological functioning.  Asynchronous online activities enable students to engage with their studies more flexibly.

Career opportunities

• Ranked 1st in the UK for graduates in careers 15 months after graduation for Psychology (Guardian University Guide 2023)
• Around 60% of graduate jobs are open to graduates of any discipline and Psychology graduates are well equipped with the advanced skills and confidence to thrive in a variety of occupations
• Psychology graduates are good at problem solving, have good analytical and research skills, and have excellent information and data management skills
• Employability is taken very seriously at University of Suffolk and employers are directly involved in a number of taught and additional sessions over the course of the degree
• Excellent links with Psychology and Therapeutic Services (Suffolk County Council), Suffolk Constabulary, local magistrates, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the probation service.
• Quite a number of our graduates also go on to pursue further qualifications at masters and doctoral levels
• Online and face to face resources and advice are available from the University Careers and Employability Service for all University of Suffolk students

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.

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