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Psychology

Exploring the human mind

Why do we think, act and react the way we do? Learn core psychology principles, and develop your quantitative and qualitative research skills.

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Discover the inner workings of the human mind and what makes us tick with our Psychology courses. 

There’s lots to explore with Psychology courses - delve deeper into areas including criminology, counselling, forensic psychology, and mental health. 

Your career possibilities are infinite. Psychology graduates are in demand in sectors from education to marketing, healthcare to professional sport.

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Saturday 18 January 2025.

Your possibilities? Endless. Visit our Open Day and discover the opportunities waiting for you at Bradford. 

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Courses in Psychology

  1. Foundation Year

    Apply for Foundation Year at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

  2. Psychology and Criminology BSc

    Apply for Psychology and Criminology BSc at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time

  3. Psychology BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

  4. Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons)

    Apply for Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) at the University of Bradford.

    Suitable for:
    UK and International applicants
    Attendance:
    Full-time
    Placement option:
    Available

My course has broadened my career horizons, and I know I want a career helping people.

Niha, BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology

Our facilities

Psychology students use this suite to observe and analyse human behaviour and interactions. You can run interviews, experiments and other practicals with support from our academics & technical staff.

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Where Psychology can take you

Our courses are the first step for students who want to enter specialist areas such as clinical, occupational, forensic, counselling or educational psychology. These career paths require a postgraduate qualification and the University of Bradford offers a range of programmes for students who wish to specialise in these areas.

As well as this, our courses are also suitable for those who are interested in psychology but don't want to commit to a career as a Psychologist. They provide key transferable skills relevant to a variety of careers, including:

  • Social Work
  • Market Research
  • Advertising 
  • Teaching 
  • Broadcasting 
  • Nursing
  • Policing/Armed Forces
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