Psychology (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

### **What is the BA (Hons) Psychology?****The BA (Hons) Psychology is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.**You’ll gain a strong understanding of the theories and approaches in psychology today, preparing you to answer the world’s current challenges.### **Why this course**The BA (Hons) Psychology gives you one of the most immersive and exciting experiences of studying human thoughts and behaviours in the UK. Your learning - like our research - would focus on innovative solutions to real societal challenges, so you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to make a measurable difference in our world.Gain work experience alongside your studies by **working one-on-one as a psychologist’s research assistant**, undertaking an **internship alongside health and wellbeing practitioners** and **supporting psychology outreach**.Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings.You’ll graduate on the path to a psychologist or researcher career, with the foundations needed to specialise in areas such as clinical and educational psychology.### **Who should apply*** Future chartered psychologists, therapists and counsellors* Students wanting to work in education, media, public policy or the arts* Those considering a career that benefits from understanding human thought and behaviour* Deep thinkers wanting a broad, humanities approach to psychology

Psychology