The BSc (Hons) Business Psychology program at Keele University beautifully blends psychological insights with real-world business practices. It dives into fascinating areas like leadership, employee motivation, workplace well-being, and organizational behavior. It’s accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means it ticks all the boxes for anyone looking to pursue a career as a chartered psychologist. The program is designed to offer a mix of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, featuring options like a placement year, opportunities to study abroad, and even entrepreneurship initiatives.
BPS Accreditation: Meets the standards for postgraduate training in psychology, essential for pursuing a career as a chartered psychologist.
Double Gold TEF: Keele holds Gold in both the 2017 and 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, ensuring high teaching quality.
Course overview:
Year 1: First Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People, Exploring and Applying Psychological Topics, Exploring Business Foundations: Principles and Practices
Year 2: Next Steps in Becoming a Psychology Researcher, Understanding People in Depth, Management Essentials: People, Processes, and Performance, along with optional modules which includes Flexible Work Placement
Year 3 (or 4 with placement): Being a Psychology Researcher, Professional Skills for Researchers, Leadership and Coaching for Workplace Wellbeing, Strategic Business Insights: Innovating and Competing, Grand Challenges in Psychology
Work Placement Year: Optional 30-week placement to gain industry experience (subject to visa rules for international students).
International Year: Opportunity to study abroad at Keele’s partner institutions.
Summer Research Assistantships: Paid research projects with Keele faculty, providing valuable academic experience (competitive application process).
Internships available
Opportunities to pursue postgraduate training in psychology and related fields.
Access to Keele's career services, including job fairs, networking events, and career development resources.
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