Psychology is central to understanding people and their behaviour. London Metropolitan University's Psychology BSc is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as granting eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is an essential first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. Gaining GBC through London Met's Psychology BSc course will allow students to progress to specialised postgraduate training and a career in psychology.
The course is designed to ensure students develop a thorough understanding of the core areas in psychology (biological, cognitive, developmental, social, individual differences, and research methods). They’ll also a wide range of academic and transferable skills that will be invaluable in future employment or postgraduate training.
Students will learn how people think, feel and behave in different situations. Students will also learn how to challenge and explore common assumptions and address questions such as:
- Why do some people become addicted to drugs?
- Why do people behave differently on social media?
- Why do some people develop eating disorders or phobias?
- Why are some people more forgetful?
The Psychology BSc provides the perfect foundation for a wide variety of employment opportunities or future training as a professional psychologist. In the first year, students will gain a broad understanding of the different areas of psychology and essential research skills. In the second year, students will broaden their knowledge base and explore more complex topics, such as intelligence, creativity, decision making and prejudice. The final year will offer students the chance to specialise in an area that interests, such as forensic, work, counselling or clinical psychology. These modules offer an advanced understanding of psychological theory, research and practice, taught by experts in their field and psychology practitioners.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to use specialist methods and equipment, gaining practical skills in psychological research. Students will undertake an individual research project under the supervision of an academic tutor. The knowledge students will gain from the course can be applied in the real-world to many different contexts and situations.
An International Bright Futures Scholarship in the amount of £3,000 will automatically be applied to eligible students with overseas fee status starting a degree with London Met in the 2024/25 academic year. This scholarship includes a tuition fee reduction for the duration of students' studies and is applicable to both undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Tuition Deposit is £4,000 for all students excluding those from Punjab and Haryana for whom the deposit amount will remain at 50%
