Psychology

Why psychology at LSBU

The Psychology faculty at London Southbank University ranks 4th among London’s modern universities according to Guardian University Guide 2025. All undergraduate programs carry accreditation from the British Psychological Society—employers won’t recognize you as a psychologist without it—while enrollment automatically grants Graduate Basis Membership at BPS, connecting you to the professional community before graduation. Theory and practice merge here: the laboratory complex features eye-tracking equipment, observation rooms, and neuroscience instruments, where faculty members who lead their own research projects guide students through contemporary experiments, ensuring the curriculum reflects the field’s rapid evolution.

Clinical Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical Psychology) explores mental, emotional, and psychological challenges through scientific methods paired with empathy. The first two years follow a shared curriculum across core areas, then the final year lets you specialize in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, addictive behavior, or mental health. Labs equipped with eye-tracking, VR technology, electroencephalography, and even a pub simulator support hands-on experiments, while an optional placement year opens doors to careers—graduates work in NHS, become trainee detectives, or move into marketing and social services.

Criminology with Psychology

How do climate changes connect to corporate crime? Is prison a just response to offenses? BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology examines these questions by analyzing interactions between state, offender, victim, and society, critically engaging with lawmaking processes and how social structures shape both crime and control. The program grounds you in psychological principles for understanding human behavior and emotions, while the LSBU Crime and Justice Research group facilitates meetings with practitioners and activists. Graduates pursue careers in probation services, police forces, prison systems, NGOs, or work with young offenders.

Forensic Psychology at London Southbank University

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Psychology) trains you to tackle real-world challenges through laboratory experiments using eye-tracking, child development equipment, brain activity measurement tools, and a pub simulator. The scientific approach to investigating psychology and its applications prepares you for professional work or further study. Third-year modules cover psychology within the criminal justice system, with options in mental health, neuropsychology, addictive behavior, and clinical approaches to forensic psychology. Graduates become NHS trainees, police detective trainees, or wellbeing coordinators at foundations like OMNIA.

Child Development

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Child Development) is, to the university’s knowledge, the UK’s first program teaching core psychology through a holistic lens. Biological, cognitive, individual differences, developmental, and social psychology integrate to deepen your understanding of human behavior through topics like emotions, group dynamics, thinking, and memory. This theoretical foundation pairs with applied focus, helping you translate learning into real-world practice. The final year specializes in child development, equipping you with skills for working alongside children and families.

General Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology teaches you to apply legitimate research methods and scientific theory to real scenarios and cases. You’ll conduct experiments, gather and analyze complex data, then use those findings to address human challenges within communities and beyond. The program at London Southbank University spans diverse modules—from learning and memory psychology to workplace psychology, gender relations, and mental health. Top-tier labs with eye-tracking, early development equipment, brain activity measurement tools, and a pub simulator support practical training, preparing graduates who become trainee detectives, wellbeing practitioners at CAT 22 and OMNIA Foundation, or work for companies like Clear Water.