Psychology

Why Psychology at Aston

Psychology programs here blend practice with scientific rigor, backed by accreditation from the British Psychological Society. The faculty’s health and life sciences research earned at least three stars in the REF assessment, with half recognized as world-leading. Strong career prospects follow—Aston ranks 7th in the UK for psychology graduate employment, according to Complete University Guide 2025. Students access specialized facilities including focus group rooms, driving simulators, and cognitive testing cabins, developing applied skills from their first year.

Applied Psychology

Developed jointly by Aston University and the College of Allied Educators, the MSc Applied Psychology (Singapore) combines theoretical grounding with clinical experience. Students master evidence-based client work methods, preparing for careers in clinical practice, counseling, or organizational settings. The field itself spans educational institutions, sports medicine, and health psychology. Graduates work as clinical psychologists, organizational development specialists, forensic experts, or health practitioners, applying their knowledge to improve lives across communities.

Conversion Psychology

The MSc Psychology (Conversion) offers graduates from other fields a one-year pathway into the profession. Under experienced faculty guidance, students build foundational knowledge in psychological theory and research methodology while working toward British Psychological Society accreditation—the first step into professional practice. They explore how biological, psychological, social, and cultural factors shape behavior, mastering qualitative and quantitative research methods. This opens doors to specialization in clinical, forensic, organizational, or health psychology.

Psychology Undergraduate

The three-year BSc (Hons) Psychology provides comprehensive insight into human behavior—from brain changes and false memories to group dynamics and cognitive development. British Psychological Society accreditation and optional year-long placements in the UK or abroad establish a solid professional foundation. Students gain hands-on experience as assistants in NHS clinical settings, special constables with police forces, volunteers at refugee support centers, or researchers in neuroscience labs across Brazil and Australia. Career paths lead to university research, government agencies, nonprofits, and marketing firms.

Psychology and Business

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business merges behavioral understanding with commercial context, applying psychological insights to personnel management, decision-making, and client communication. Dual accreditation from the British Psychological Society and triple-crown business school recognition confirms its rigorous standards. The disciplines inform each other: psychology explains motivation and group dynamics, while business education situates these concepts in organizational reality. Year-long placements at Aston Villa, Ford, Marks & Spencer, or GlaxoSmithKline let students develop leadership, analytical thinking, and teamwork in professional environments.

Psychology and Marketing at Aston University

Dual accreditation from the British Psychological Society and Chartered Institute of Marketing makes BSc (Hons) Psychology and Marketing a distinctive tool for understanding consumer minds. Students examine how biological, psychological, and social factors drive behavior, applying these insights to branding, purchasing decisions, and strategy development. This combination produces specialists who grasp the deeper mechanisms behind consumer choices. Graduates cultivate critical thinking and communication abilities, learning to conduct market research and manage projects at the intersection of consumer psychology and commerce.