Psychology at Manchester

Considering a career in psychology?

The BSc degree programme at Manchester is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); it's essential to have a BPS accredited degree if you want to embark on a career as a professional psychologist. Find out about how to become a professional psychologist: BPS Careers.

Opportunities

There are many opportunities for psychology graduates; studying for a psychology degree is great preparation for careers that require:

• Problem solving skills
• Data handling and research skills
• Communication and group working skills

If you study psychology at Manchester, you will develop an electronic skills portfolio alongside your academic studies; this will help you to appreciate the skills you have and provide evidence for your skills to potential employers.

Our graduates

University of Manchester graduates are some of the most sought after graduates by UK employers. Many of our psychology graduates go on to establish great careers in a variety of occupations, for example, in:

• The media
• Management
• Advertising
• Human resources
• Business administration

Studying at Manchester

If you choose to study at Manchester, you will be taught by teaching fellows and academic psychologists who are dedicated to providing research led teaching of the highest standard. You will learn from the psychologists who are making the latest discoveries in the field and a team of teaching fellows will support your learning by helping you to develop efficient study skills.

We are working hard to provide a course that delivers the best combination of academic learning and transferable skills, so that you will have the greatest opportunities to develop your future career.

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