Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour, one of the most endlessly fascinating of all intellectual pursuits. Studying psychology means engaging with questions about how we perceive the world, how memory works, how personality develops, why we behave as we do in social situations, and how mental health difficulties arise and can be addressed. It is a discipline that draws on biology, statistics, philosophy, and social science to build a systematic account of human experience, developing both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills.

At London South Bank University this part-time programme allows you to engage with the complex and fascinating study of human psychology while balancing other commitments. You will explore the full breadth of the discipline, from cognitive processes and neuroscience through developmental psychology and social influence to applied and clinical topics. The part-time format is designed for students who bring life experience and professional context to their studies, and many find that their wider experience enriches their engagement with the material.

The programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to encounter psychological research and teaching in an international context.

Psychology graduates enter a very wide range of careers. Those who wish to become professional psychologists in fields such as clinical, educational, occupational, or forensic psychology need to complete further postgraduate training and supervised practice. Many graduates, however, move directly into careers in human resources, mental health support, social care, marketing, research, education, and management, where psychological understanding is directly relevant.

The quantitative research methods training developed through psychology is also valued in any data-driven professional context. Some graduates pursue postgraduate study in psychology or a related social science to develop specialist expertise.