Psychology (with a professional placement year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop critical thinking and research expertise, alongside in-depth understanding of human behaviour for diverse careers, from professional psychology to advertising.*** **Expand your knowledge and tailor this flexible degree to your interests, as well as gaining industry skills through a placement.*** **Learn from passionate academics leading research in their areas and benefit from our advanced research facilities.**Study in one of the UK’s largest schools of psychology, where you will learn from passionate academics who are world-leaders in the areas that they teach. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply for a professional placement in your third year.You can tailor your course by choosing from an extensive range of modules and be confident that you’ll be supported by expert staff throughout your degree. Whatever your interest – clinical, child development, cognitive, forensic, health, social and applied psychology or neuroscience – we have the expertise to support you. From philosophy to law and modern languages, you take electives from other subjects to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.You'll benefit from our advanced psychology research facilities, including a child development research suite and a human psychophysiology laboratory.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Psychology