Psychology

About this course

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, exploring why people think, feel, and act as they do across a wide range of contexts, from the cognitive processes that underlie memory and decision-making to the social dynamics that shape how people interact in groups. It is a discipline that combines rigorous experimental methods with theoretical frameworks drawn from neuroscience, clinical psychology, developmental psychology, and social psychology, offering both scientific training and genuine insight into human experience. At the University of Chester, this three-year full-time programme provides a solid foundation in both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills that psychology demands. You will study cognitive processes, mental health, social psychology, developmental psychology, and the biological bases of behaviour, developing your ability to design and co

Where its graduates go

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