BSc Psychology with integrated year in industry

Program Overview:
This four-year undergraduate programme combines core psychological study with a full year of industry placement, allowing you to develop practical skills and professional networks while earning your degree. It’s accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which ensures eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) upon graduation.

Curriculum Structure

Year One
You’ll begin with foundational modules including Social and Individual Behaviour, Brain and Cognition, Research Methods in Psychology, and Conceptual Issues in Psychology. This builds your understanding of key psychological principles, critical thinking, and introductory research techniques.

Year Two
This year deepens your knowledge through modules such as Developmental Psychology, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, alongside optional topics like Health Psychology or Criminological Psychology. You’ll also further develop your analytical and methodological skills through more advanced research training.

Year Three – Integrated Industry Placement
You spend the third year applying psychological theory in a real-world setting—this could be in healthcare, education, human resources, or business environments. The industry placement enhances your employability and allows you to gain practical insights into workplace practices.

Year Four
You’ll return to complete advanced modules and finish with a substantial independent Psychology Research Project. This capstone component enables you to investigate a topic of your choice in real depth, drawing on both academic and professional experience.

Focus Areas:
Research methods, social/personal cognition, developmental and biological psychology, applied psychology in real-world contexts.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the programme, you’ll be able to design and execute research, understand psychological theories across multiple subfields, apply concepts in professional contexts, and critically evaluate psychological evidence.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
This psychology degree is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), enabling Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC)—a core qualification for professional psychology careers.

Reputation & Facilities:
Aberystwyth’s Psychology Department consistently ranks strongly in student satisfaction and teaching quality. Facilities include research labs for cognitive neuroscience (EEG, eye tracking), physiological measurement, and qualitative/quantitative analysis—all within a supportive, research-active academic environment.