Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour: how people perceive, think, feel, learn, develop, and interact, and how the biological, social, and cultural contexts in which they live shape all of these processes. It is one of the most versatile and widely applicable degree subjects available, developing analytical, research, and communication skills that are valued across virtually every field of professional life, while also offering specialist knowledge for those who want to pursue careers in mental health, healthcare, education, or research.

At the University of Suffolk, this three-year full-time degree introduces you to psychological theories across the major areas of the discipline and teaches you to evaluate them critically, developing your own well-informed understanding of the nature and origins of human and non-human behaviour. You will study both the conscious and unconscious dimensions of mental life, exploring topics from cognitive processes and developmental psychology to social influence and the biological bases of behaviour. The programme develops strong research skills, with training in the experimental and statistical methods that psychology as a science depends on.

A sandwich year provides extended professional experience, a year abroad broadens your perspective, and work placement is integrated throughout, ensuring your academic learning connects to real professional contexts.

Suffolk's location in a region with diverse communities and active health and social care organisations provides a grounded context for the applied dimensions of psychology.

Graduates go on to careers in mental health support, human resources, education, marketing, social research, the criminal justice system, and a wide range of other fields. Those who want to qualify as practising psychologists pursue postgraduate training in clinical, educational, forensic, counselling, or occupational psychology. The BPS accreditation status of the programme should be confirmed at the time of application for those seeking the graduate basis for chartership.