Social Sciences courses

Discover how the mind works and strengthen your professional approach. Choose our intensive, BPS-accredited Psychology conversion degree or our exciting new MSc in Investigative Forensic Psychology, and develop the skills and real-world insight you need to thrive in professional practice.

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Master's degrees

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Enhance your problem-solving skills through a combination of practical scenarios and academic learning on this exciting new Master's in Investigative Forensic Psychology.

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An intensive, BPS-accredited Psychology conversion degree designed for graduates who do not have an undergraduate degree in Psychology but aspire to enter the discipline.

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A student sitting in front a monitor uses an iPad as part of a psychology experiement

Enhance your problem-solving skills through a combination of practical scenarios and academic learning on this exciting new Master's in Investigative Forensic Psychology.

Course details
A person uses various equipment as part of an experiment

An intensive, BPS-accredited Psychology conversion degree designed for graduates who do not have an undergraduate degree in Psychology but aspire to enter the discipline.

Course details
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Why choose BSU?

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Gain hands-on experience in our interactive, newly renovated Psychology labs. You'll develop the practical skills needed for psychological investigation and discovery.

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Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

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From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

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Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.

Two students conduct a psychology experiment in an interview room with a one-way mirrored window

Gain hands-on experience in our interactive, newly renovated Psychology labs. You'll develop the practical skills needed for psychological investigation and discovery.

A happy student graduating from university

Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

Smiling student standing at a shop counter

From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

Four students walking on campus with mature trees in background

Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.