PSYCHOLOGY
“I have always loved York and when I did my research and found York St John University I was over the moon. It has such a beautiful campus and is so close to the city centre. The lecturers have such a wide range of research areas and everyone I met on the Open Day I attended was so passionate about the course both the lecturers and the Student Ambassadors.
93% of Psychology students were satisfied with their course. (NSS 2019)
The first two years of the course really open your eyes to what Psychology actually involves. So when you get to third year you get a sense of your own strengths and can tailor your studies to your chosen career. I have chosen to study adolescent development, counselling approaches, clinical and educational psychology. I am very passionate about going into a career in therapy with adolescents and young adults so these four modules will all help me build a strong foundation of knowledge for my chosen career.” Caitlin Taylor, Psychology BSc (Hons)
TOP CLASS FACILITIES On these courses you will gain a scientific understanding of psychological processes such as memory, learning, motivation, psychobiology, personality, emotion, developmental psychology and social relationships, as well as insight into clinical psychology. Alongside our expert staff, you’ll spend time in our dedicated laboratory suites working with highly specialist equipment including eyetracking and virtual reality technology, a psychometric test library, and physiological measurement systems such as EEG. In the final year, you can tailor your studies to suit your interests through elective modules and an independent research project.
There are opportunities to get involved in staff research projects through lab placements and our Students as Researchers scheme. You will develop vital employability skills through the second year work placement and gain real-world experience relevant to your aspirations. Our students go on to careers in the professional practice of psychology including counselling, clinical or health psychology, forensic, sport or organisational psychology, clinical neuropsychology, research, and other specialist areas. Others move into areas such as management and human resources.
OUR COURSES — Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology is an exciting and diverse field of study dedicated to understanding and predicting human thought and behaviour. This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology programme provides a scientific approach to understanding people, their behaviour and thinking, while studying in a thriving research environment. Through our wide range of scientific and applied final-year optional modules, you can tailor your studies to your own interests within the field.
— Psychology with Counselling BSc (Hons) Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology with Counselling programme provides a sound education in the scientific foundations of Psychology while also introducing you to the specific skills required in Counselling Psychology. The programme employs a scientific approach to understanding human behaviour and thought and offers training in the practical skills required for effective counselling.
— Psychology with Child Development BSc (Hons) Our BPS accredited Psychology with Child Development programme employs psychological science to understand typical and atypical development in children and young people. Building on a strong grounding in core areas of Psychology, in the final year you focus on processes of change in brain development, cognition, language, social skills and mental health in childhood and beyond. These programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates who achieve an honours degree of 2:2 or above are eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (CPsychol) with the BPS.
98%
of 2017 graduates from the School of Psychological & Social Sciences were in employment or further study within six months. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2017)
New for 2020: Psychology with Foundation Year. More information will soon be available online.
At York St John University we’ve been changing lives through education since 1841. We have a long history of championing social justice and expanding opportunities. Our research and our teaching reflect this.
97% of York St John University graduates were in work or further study six months after graduation (DLHE 2017).
People from almost
60
different countries study at York St John University. When you graduate you will become part of a global community who are proud to be part of the YSJ Family.
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OVER 200 COURSES
to choose from Whatever you want to do, we’re here to help.
York is the safest city in the region for students The Complete University Guide (2017).
PLACEMENT YEARS Almost all of our Undergraduate courses can now be studied with a placement year in industry, giving you more real-world experience to boost your career.
STUDY ABROAD Most of our courses include the option to study abroad for a year or a semester without adding extra time to your degree. We have links with partner institutions all around the world.