Psychology

Why Psychology at Brighton

The university’s psychology programmes hold accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring alignment with national standards. Graduates qualify for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which opens pathways to specializations in forensic, educational, or organizational psychology. Brighton itself enhances this preparation through its network of over 500 community and voluntary organizations, where students engage in practical work that connects their learning to real-world contexts.

Community Psychology MA

This master’s programme centers social change within psychological well-being. Rather than focusing solely on individuals, it examines community challenges through critical, liberatory, and rights-based lenses before developing solutions through participatory research. The Community University Partnership Programme (CUPP), recognized for its impact, connects students directly with local groups, building professional experience that supports careers in mental health.

Psychology and Criminology BA

Over three years, Psychology and Criminology BA(Hons) explores human behavior alongside crime causation. The curriculum encompasses cognitive, social, biological, and developmental psychology while examining policing, courts, and correctional systems. National Student Survey data shows 97.5% of respondents found teaching effective, while 92.5% described their coursework as intellectually stimulating. Students collaborate with MindOut for the LGBT community and participate in Living Library to address social issues.

Psychology Undergraduate Programme at University of Brighton

Psychology BSc(Hons) covers developmental, cognitive, social, and biological approaches while meeting BPS requirements for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. This qualification enables progression toward chartered status. Students gain hands-on experience through community placements that build professional networks, while psychological research laboratories equipped for experimental and qualitative work support advanced methodologies throughout their studies.

Psychology with Counselling BSc

Psychology with Counselling Studies BSc(Hons) integrates academic psychology with therapeutic practice. Students explore theoretical frameworks before applying them to everyday challenges in their second year. The final year emphasizes practical development through an empirical dissertation, two required modules on counselling skills and ethics, plus two electives in contemporary applications. Voluntary placements at the university provide supervised client contact that complements theoretical preparation.