One of the few degree subjects straddling both the arts and sciences, psychology is a popular choice for undergraduates as a route into the psychology professions or as a general grounding in understanding the experience and behaviour of individuals. Psychology addresses the ways in which people develop the abilities to perceive, think, feel and act, what motivates them and the ways in which people relate to and interact with others. It appeals to those who are intrinsically interested in human behaviour, and to those who would like to be able to apply their understanding of psychology, and the practical research skills they have developed, in a range of life situations.

Psychology graduates are snapped up by a host of employers and typical professions where the degree can be applied are in management, social work, personnel, nursing and the health service sector, market research, advertising, sales, and careers guidance. Careers for which a psychology degree is essential include clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, heath, occupational, and sport psychology, neuropsychology, and psychology teaching and research. Our Psychology courses are BPS |accredited.

Psychology has been taught at Bolton for over 30 years and is one of the largest, most long-established programmes of study within the University. Our programmes of study are supported by a team of experienced, committed and well-qualified staff and excellent facilities for teaching and research. There are currently 20 full-time members of academic teaching and research staff, and a growing body of postgraduate research students. There is a strong commitment to developing and enhancing the subject area's research profile, and research strengths are currently focussed in the areas of cognitive psychology, biopsychology, critical and philosophical psychology, learning and developmental psychology and cyberpsychology. The Psychology Subject Area at the University of Bolton is committed to innovation, diversity and quality in teaching, research and academic development and has a long history of providing challenging programmes of study underpinned by staff research and awareness of innovative pedagogy.