Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of how people think, feel, and behave, as individuals, in groups, and within their wider social and cultural contexts. It is a discipline that combines empirical rigour with a genuine engagement with the complexity of human experience, drawing on biological, cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical perspectives to build a comprehensive picture of the mind and its workings. A psychology degree is both intellectually demanding and personally illuminating, and the skills it develops in research, analysis, and communication are valued widely across professions.
The four-year BSc Psychology at Birkbeck College is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and provides a comprehensive grounding in psychology across its major sub-disciplines, including biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology. Birkbeck's distinctive model of flexible, evening-based higher education makes this programme accessible to students who are working, caring for dependants, or managing other commitments alongside their studies, and the intellectual environment is enriched by the diverse professional and life experience that Birkbeck students bring. The four-year duration allows for thorough development across all areas of the BPS curriculum, providing the Graduate Basis for Chartership that is the foundation for postgraduate training in professional psychology.
With a typical entry tariff of 72 points, the programme is inclusive in its entry expectations while maintaining the academic and scientific standards that BPS accreditation requires. Graduates are well placed for postgraduate training in clinical, educational, forensic, occupational, or health psychology, as well as for roles in human resources, market research, social care, education, and the many other fields where psychological understanding is directly applicable. The BPS accreditation ensures that your undergraduate training counts towards the requirements for professional registration.