Psychology degrees at Keele University
Informed by cutting-edge research, our psychology degree programmes explore a fascinating range of disciplines from developmental and social psychology to cognitive psychology and contemporary applied topics. You’ll also have the freedom to tailor your degree through optional modules that delve into current issues and debates shaping the field. Bringing theory to life, you’ll gain practical experience through real-world research projects, using industry-standard equipment in our specialist facilities. With opportunities to undertake a placement or study abroad, you’ll graduate with the confidence, experience, and transferable skills to pursue a wide range of careers.
Why study psychology at Keele?
Apply your knowledge
through real-world psychology research projectsPersonalise your studies
with a variety of optional modulesÂEnhance your career
by gaining practical experience with a work placement
Psychology at Keele
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What can I do with a psychology degree?
A psychology degree opens a wide variety of career options in both science and the arts. The unique combination of skills that characterise the study of psychology are transferable across disciplines and into the world of work. You will acquire skills in oral and written communication, the use of IT, numeracy and data analysis, project management, team working, problem-solving, and skills in research methodology.
To become a chartered psychologist, you will need to receive further training in the specific field of psychology that you want to work in. It is important to consider it will take at least six years to become a fully qualified psychologist, which includes a full three-year degree, and three years of postgraduate training. Please note you may need to take further postgraduate study to enter some of the professions listed below.
Jobs where your degree would be useful include:
- Teacher
- Social worker
- Counsellor
- Data analyst
- Human resources officer
- Marketing executive
- Researcher
- Police officer
Work experience
Work experience enables you to develop key skills, and get a better understanding of the world of work you’re interested in As a Psychology student, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through an optional placement year in industry. This opportunity allows you to make connections, build a network of professionals within your chosen field and enhance your employability or readiness for postgraduate study after graduation.
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