Our Applications of Professional Psychology module and work-based learning in Year 3 will enhance your future career prospects.
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study The University of Law Psychology
Pursue a career you’re passionate about with our Psychology programmes. Over 750,000 people in the UK currently work in a career which involves psychology as part of their role and psychology graduates are highly regarded by employers in many different industries, due to the transferable nature of the skills learnt on the degree. We offer both undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses and with our employability focus and practical teaching methods, you will learn the skills and gain the qualifications you need to set yourself up for success.
Undergraduate Psychology
For those looking to take their first steps into a psychology-related career our 3 year BSc Psychology (Hons) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in the workplace or pursue further study in the field.
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If you’re looking to move into the field of psychology and already have an undergraduate degree in another subject, our Master’s in Psychology Conversion course will provide you with the critical psychological skills and knowledge you need to take your career to the next level.
Discover moreWhy study Psychology with the University of Law
- Award-winning Employability support: Our dedicated Employability Service will help with work experience and volunteering opportunities, CV and application support, skills development and more.
- Flexible study options: We understand that fitting in study around your life can be challenging, that’s why we offer flexible study options. See course pages for details.
- Psychology Lab: Benefit from our brand new Psychology Lab, equipped with experiment cubicles, an observation suite and VR equipment. Take a tour.
- Practical learning: We keep our class sizes small so we can personalise teaching to your unique career goals.
- Launch your career in the fulfilling and fascinating field of Psychology.
FAQs
How do I become a psychologist?
In order to become a psychologist you will need to complete a relevant undergraduate degree, such as our BSc Psychology (Hons), and a postgraduate qualification as well as gaining graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
If you don’t have an undergraduate degree in psychology you can complete a conversion course such as our MSc Psychology (Conversion) which provides an introduction to psychological skills and concepts and will prepare you for further study.
What can I do with a psychology degree?
Psychology is a hugely varied field and there are many different psychology career pathways you can choose to specialise in following completion of one of our Psychology courses. Many of these will involve further study on the relevant course. Areas include Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Occupational Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology, as well as teaching or further research.
What skills will I develop on my course?
- Studying a psychology course will allow you to gain core knowledge and understanding on key psychological theories and how they can be applied to everyday life as well as in a professional setting.
- You will build your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, empathy, self-evaluation, and self-confidence.
- All of which are valuable skills that will help you excel in a work environment as well as in future studies.
Do you offer Scholarships and Bursaries to help fund my course?
Yes. We understand that studying at university is a challenging financial commitment. That’s why we have over £2 million available in our scholarship fund to help you achieve your ambitions. Find out more on our Scholarships and Bursaries page.
Entry requirements for a BSc Psychology (Hons)
Standard entry onto our course requires A Level: BBC, BTEC: DMM, UCAS Tariff Points: 112
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent.
Entry requirements for MSc Psychology (Conversion)
In order to be accepted on our postgraduate course you will need an undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above in any discipline (or equivalent).
An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Can a psychology degree be combined with another subject?
It is common for a psychology degree to be combined with other subjects. For example, we bring our law and psychology degree together with optional law modules – such as Mental Health Law – in our BSc (Hons) in Psychology. We also have modules from our other subject areas, such as criminology and computer science.
Psychology degree vs criminology degree
Psychology explores the human mind and behaviour, and can cover areas such as mental health, personality, and cognitive development. Criminology focuses on criminal behaviour, societal causes and the effect of crime, and the justice system. However, the subjects can intersect, with psychologists sometimes working with justice system professionals. If you’re interested in both disciplines, we also offer a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Criminology.
Can a psychology degree lead to law school?
If you choose to study psychology you could still access many careers in the legal sector, including becoming a solicitor. The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) – the centralised assessment to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales – opens the career path to anyone holding a degree in any subject, however you’ll need a solid understanding of academic law, as this will be expected of you when undertaking the SQE1 and 2 assessments. Therefore, it’s advisable to undertake a law conversion course to build the necessary foundation for solicitor study.
If you’ve studied a Law degree, or a degree in another subject, and would like to convert to Psychology you can study our postgraduate MSc Psychology (Conversion) course.
How long does it take to get a psychology degree?
An undergraduate degree in psychology will take three years (full-time) to complete.
Our postgraduate degree in psychology will take 1 year to complete if you choose to study full-time, or 2 years for part-time study.
Get Psyched Podcast
In the latest episode of our podcast series Head of Psychology Dr Julie Prescott is joined by Garden Designer, Camellia Taylor who shares how she has integrated her passion for psychology, and the positive impact of nature on mental health, into her design work.
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Career Series: Convert To Psychology (Virtual Event)
Are you interested in converting to Psychology? At The University of Law our MSc Psychology conversion course is designed for non-psychology graduates and will equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in psychology or cross over to the many psychology-related careers.
Discover more about the course and the career progression opportunities it can open up for you, at our Virtual Event, on Wednesday 27th March, 17.30-19.00.
