BSc (Hons) Psychology with professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Learn from dedicated lecturers who are actively engaged in research across behavioral, clinical, cognitive, developmental, personality, and social psychology. Their influential work is applied by governments, healthcare providers, and businesses. Benefit from one of the few UK psychology programs offering a Professional Training placement scheme, providing hands-on experience in diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, HR, and marketing. Conduct experiments in cutting-edge facilities including brain imaging suites, extended reality (XR) labs, and other advanced psychology resources. Choose from a broad selection of British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited final-year modules covering subjects like neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health, brain injuries, sustainable behavior, and beyond.

This program explores scientific insights into behavior, mental health, and neuropsychological function, helping you understand human identity, cognitive processes, and the factors shaping decisions and social interactions. Your first year focuses on core psychology concepts and research methodologies, building essential psychological literacy through small-group skills tutorials. We emphasize a smooth transition to university learning, combining psychological content with study techniques. In your second year, you'll examine current challenges affecting all psychology disciplines while completing a professional development module focused on placements, career preparation, and opportunities in the psychology field.