Psychology

Welcome to the Psychology department in the School of Health and Social Sciences at the University of Bolton.

Introduction

Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour and the application of this knowledge in a wide range of human activity.

You may use your degree in the subject as the basis for a career as a professional psychologist or choose to apply your knowledge and skills in one of many other sectors such as teaching, human resource management, the police, the armed forces and social work.

The University of Bolton has a strong tradition of teaching psychology and was one of the first higher education institutions in the UK to establish a degree course in the subject.

All of our single and joint honours courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society| as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration. This means that you, as a graduate in this subject from the University, may progress to further professional qualifications and employment as a professional psychologist following a further period of appropriate study.

We offer a supportive environment with excellent teaching and laboratory facilities. You will be taught by our experienced and highly qualified staff who have significant research expertise and interests, ensuring you have access to the latest developments and concepts in the subject during your studies. Teaching is through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, seminars, laboratory work and talks by visiting experts and practitioners in the field.

On all of our courses there is an emphasis on the practical application of psychology across the broad spectrum of human activity. As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to carry out a work placement in an approved setting, offering you the chance of gaining valuable practical experience that will support your career development after graduation.

There are a number of pathways available for you to study offering a range of specialisms in the field of psychology; which means you will have the best possible opportunity to enjoy your studies and achieve your full potential here at the University of Bolton.

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Course list

We offer courses at the following levels:

Please note that courses marked * are subject to validation.

Further education

  • Access to HE Diploma: Psychology & Health Studies (full-time)
  • Access to HE Diploma: Psychology & Community Studies (full-time)

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Undergraduate

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Postgraduate

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Professional development

Level HE4 courses
  • Graduate Foundation Studies in Psychology [HE4] (full-time / part-time)
  • Psychology and Crime [HE4]
Level HE5 courses
  • Criminological Perspectives [HE5]
  • Personality and Developmental Psychology [HE5]
Level HE6 courses
  • Children's Learning and Their Development [HE6]
  • The Psychology of Loss and Trauma [HE6]
  • Abnormal Psychology [HE6]
  • The Psychology of Cyberspace [HE6]
  • Forensic Psychology [HE6]
Level HE7 courses
  • No courses available

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