Psychology

Academic psychology is a broad discipline that explores every aspect of behaviour, from the 'hidden' biology to everyday social phenomena.

This course is available with a placement year option where you will study for 1 additional year.the placement year provides you with a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and develop valuable skills and contacts through working with a self-sourced organisation relevant to your degree subject. the minimum period in placement

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Gaining a bps-accredited psychology degree is the first step toward a professional psychology career (clinical, counselling, health, forensic, organisational, educational, sports). only 15-20% of psychology graduates choose to complete the required postgraduate training to become professional chartered psychologists; the majority of graduates will work in other professions where the skills developed during their study will be highly valued. these skills range from research and critical thinking to data handling and analysis, in addition to the important knowledge about how people think and work in everyday life.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. The University of Manchester has partnerships with the following companies: