Psychology with Year Abroad

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, investigating how people think, feel, perceive, remember, learn, and act, both as individuals and in social contexts. It is one of the broadest disciplines in the social and natural sciences, drawing on neuroscience, evolutionary biology, statistics, philosophy, and social theory to address questions that range from the neural correlates of consciousness to the social factors that shape behaviour and mental health. Studying psychology means developing both rigorous scientific skills and a nuanced understanding of human experience.

At King's College London, this four-year, full-time Psychology degree with a year abroad is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership that is required for progression to postgraduate training in clinical and other applied psychological fields. The degree is based at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, one of the world's leading centres for mental health and neuroscience research, giving you access to research-led teaching and a wide range of discipline-specific opportunities, placements, and internships. The year abroad extends your academic experience internationally, providing exposure to different research traditions and cultures in psychological science.

Psychology graduates pursue careers across a wide range of fields. Those who wish to work directly with people often go on to postgraduate training in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, educational psychology, or forensic psychology, all of which require BPS accreditation. Many graduates also build careers in research, human resources, marketing, UX research, occupational health, social work, and public sector roles where understanding of human behaviour is a professional asset.

The research and analytical skills the degree develops are also valued in data science and the technology industry.