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BSc Psychological and Behavioural Science
Covers how people think, decide and behave, with training in research methods and applications to business and policy. Suits students interested in behavioural science, research or people-focused careers.
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Covers how people think, decide and behave, with training in research methods and applications to business and policy. Suits students interested in behavioural science, research or people-focused careers.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on cognition, development and social behaviour, psychological research methods and statistics, applying evidence to individual and social questions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Cognition, development and social behaviour
- Psychological research methods and statistics
- Applying evidence to individual and social questions
- Study major explanations of mind and behaviour.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Research design
- Statistical analysis
- Critical evaluation
- Evidence-based communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students curious about mind and behaviour who are prepared to engage with scientific research, statistics and critical evaluation. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- People or wellbeing professional
- Further professional psychology training
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
17 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Foundations of Psychological SciencePublished course content
- 02Foundations of Behavioural SciencePublished course content
- 03Statistics and Research Methods for Psychological and Behavioural SciencePublished course content
- 04The LSE CoursePublished course content
- 05Intermediate Statistics and Research Methods for Psychological and Behavioural SciencePublished course content
- 06Biological PsychologyPublished course content
- 07Cognitive PsychologyPublished course content
- 08Developmental PsychologyPublished course content
- 09Social Psychology: Individuals, Groups and CulturePublished course content
- 10Individual Differences and Why They MatterPublished course content
- 11Independent Research ProjectPublished course content
- 12Advances in Psychological and Behavioural SciencePublished course content
- 13Machine Learning for Social ScientistsPublished course content
- 14One half-unit option from psychological and behavioural sciencePublished course content
- 15Complete University Guide 2027Published course content
- 16Good University Guide 2027Published course content
- 17Department of Psychological and Behavioural SciencePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels A*AA including at least one science or maths subject (see course page)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A/L accepted: AAA at A/L equates to A*AA/AAA A-levels, AAB to AAB; A in Mathematics/Combined Mathematics where A-level Maths is required
- English (IELTS)
- 7.0 overall and 7.0 in each component
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