Psychology with Business Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice

UCAS code: C817

Here's what University of Kent says about its Psychology with Business Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice course.

Psychology with Business Psychology with a Year in Professional Practice How do people think, perceive and feel? Psychology is the scientific understanding of human behaviour that opens doors to a wide range of careers, from clinical, business and forensic psychologist to social work and roles in marketing, public relations and human resources.

Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. From brain injury to prejudice reduction, child development to offending behaviour and rehabilitation. We provide you with the tools to develop interventions for hospitals, schools and businesses, making a difference to society through innovations in policy and research.

This is a 4-year course where you spend a year in practice between your second and final years. You undertake project work with professional applied psychologists in organisations such as the NHS, the Prison Service or a research establishment.

Your future Our graduates currently have excellent graduate employment prospects, working in clinical, forensic and occupational psychology or in allied fields related to therapy, teaching, or social work. Many work in communication-focused roles in marketing, public relations and publishing.

The School of Psychology has valuable links with educational establishments, hospitals and prisons in the area, offering you the possibility of both visits and work placements. We also offer a Research Experience Scheme that gives you a taste of working within a research environment.

Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Succeeding at University and Beyond Business Psychology in Context The Science of Psychology: Past and Future Biological and Psychological Data Understanding People and Groups

Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Developmental Psychology Topics in Business Psychology Conducting, Evaluating Research and Solving Problems with Psychological Data Brain and Cognition Personality and Social Psychology

Year in Industry

Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Using Practical Psychology Business Psychology Project Business Psychology in Context Optional modules may include: Forensic Psychology: Real-World Applications Cognition in Action Challenging and Diversifying Perspectives on Distress Study Design and Data Collection