Psychology is one of the most popular subjects to study at degree level. Many degree courses are accredited and follow the professional body guidelines, set out by the British Psychological Society. This is important if you want to pursue a career as a practicing psychologist with chartered status. Courses can focus on scientific research and/or applied psychology. Many course providers will therefore offer research facilities for studying perception, developmental psychology, cognition, and behavioural neuroscience, as well as for the applied side, such as studying neurorehabilitation, education, and health.
Psychology is offered in combination with a very wide range of subjects, including:
- Criminology, criminal investigation, forensic science
- Sociology, social anthropology, social care, philosophy
- Biology, zoology, animal behaviour, environmental science
- Education, childhood studies, child development, counselling
- Accounting, finance, HR management, advertising, business, economics, entrepreneurship, marketing
- Archaeology, architectural design, art and design history, Celtic studies
- Computer science, computing, digital media and information, film and media studies
- English, creative writing, journalism, publishing, drama and theatre studies, dance, music
- Philosophy, politics, law, international relations
- Social history, European studies, tourism, geography, religious studies
- Mathematics, sport/sports studies