Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, seeking to understand how and why people think, feel, and act as they do. It is a discipline that spans biological and social levels of explanation, drawing on neuroscience, evolutionary biology, statistics, and social science to develop an empirical account of human nature. Psychology is both inherently fascinating as a subject and practically significant, with applications in mental health, education, organisational life, sport, criminal justice, and many other domains.

At the University of Lincoln, this three-year full-time BSc Psychology offers a broad and thorough foundation in the discipline, exploring the science behind how we think, act, and respond to others. You will engage with core areas of psychology, including cognitive and biological psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, and individual differences, and develop the research design and statistical skills that the discipline demands. A sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities are built into the programme, giving you direct experience of how psychology is applied in professional settings before you graduate.

The typical entry tariff of 120 points reflects the accessible character of the programme.

You will develop research skills, quantitative analytical capability, scientific reasoning, and the ability to engage critically with psychological evidence and theory.

Graduates with a BPS-accredited psychology degree hold the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society, which is the essential first step for those wishing to pursue professional training as a clinical, educational, occupational, forensic, or other chartered psychologist. Many also move directly into roles in healthcare, human resources, education, research, and social care. Postgraduate study in applied or specialist psychology is a well-established continuation.