Psychology with Placements

Psychology is one of the most popular and genuinely fascinating degree subjects, as scientists are still looking for answers to fundamental questions about the human mind and consciousness. At degree level, psychology provides both the theoretical knowledge of human thought, behaviour, and experience and the rigorous research training to investigate these questions systematically. The discipline encompasses cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, biological psychology, personality and individual differences, abnormal psychology, and research methods and statistics.

At Brunel University London, this four-year full-time Psychology with Placements programme immerses you in the accepted theories of psychology as well as the latest research that is expanding our knowledge. You will use Brunel's extensive laboratory and technical facilities including brain imaging facilities such as fMRI and EEG, psychophysics equipment, and eye tracking, giving you access to research tools that are typically found only in major research universities. The programme incorporates work placements as an integral part of the degree, giving you direct professional experience in psychological or related settings that develops your skills and professional identity alongside the academic content.

Brunel's strong research culture in applied psychology provides a stimulating intellectual environment throughout.

With a typical entry tariff of 88 UCAS points, this programme is accessible to students committed to serious scientific study of the mind. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, conferring the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership required for professional psychological practice. Graduates pursue careers in mental health services, human resources, market research, education, coaching, health promotion, social care, and research, often building on the degree with postgraduate training to become registered professional psychologists in clinical, forensic, educational, or occupational specialisms.