BSc in Psychology

Professional Placement: One of the standout features of the program is the opportunity for students to take a year-long paid professional placement after the second year. This placement can take place at various organizations, including the Civil Service, IBM, PWC, and local schools. These placements give students the chance to apply their psychological knowledge in a professional setting and gain practical experience.

Research Involvement: Students are encouraged to engage in research projects from an early stage. The program includes modules that allow students to participate in ongoing research, often collaborating with faculty members who are experts in fields such as trauma, mental health, and social psychology. Students are also given the opportunity to conduct their own research projects in their final year, such as exploring social behaviors or studying cognitive processes.

Research Methods Training: Through dedicated research methods courses, students learn how to collect and analyze data, providing them with critical quantitative and qualitative research skills. This is an essential component of experiential learning, as it helps students develop the ability to design and execute experiments, a key skill for any aspiring psychologist.

Psychology At Work: The university offers the Psychology At Work program, which provides students with various work-based experiences to help develop their professional skills. This program includes opportunities to work on practical projects and gain insight into how psychological concepts are applied in the workplace.

Internships and Volunteering: Students have access to various internship and volunteering opportunities, either through placements or connections made via the university’s extensive network of industry partnerships. For example, placements can take place within Queen's own psychology clinics or with external partners, allowing students to work on real-world psychological problems.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Students have access to specialized research facilities, including VR and motion-capture technology, physiological sensors, and child development labs. These resources provide an immersive experience for students to apply theoretical learning to real-world psychological studies.

Conferences and Presentations: Students are encouraged to present their research at academic conferences, a valuable opportunity to gain public speaking and presentation experience while contributing to the broader psychology community.

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC): Completing the program makes you eligible for GBC with the British Psychological Society (BPS), a key step for professional psychology careers.

Further Study: Students can pursue MSc programs in Applied Developmental Psychology and Clinical Health Psychology, as well as Professional Doctorates in Educational and Clinical Psychology, or PhD research opportunities.

Employment: 96% of graduates are employed or in further study within 15 months. The degree provides skills in research, analysis, and critical thinking, opening doors in various sectors like health, education, corporate, and public services.

Career Paths: Graduates can work in clinical psychology, education, HR, market research, or social services.

Professional Development: The Psychology At Work program offers work-based learning, gaining valuable experience with leading organizations.

Research Careers: Queen’s offers opportunities for research in areas like trauma and mental health, with graduates able to pursue academic careers.

Global Opportunities: Psychology skills are globally recognized, offering international career opportunities.

Networking: The university’s alumni network provides career connections and job support.

Clinics and Local Partnerships: Students can work in psychology clinics and collaborate with local organizations for practical experience.

Life-Long Learning: Graduates are encouraged to engage in continuous professional development throughout their careers.