Overview

Psychology (Conversion) at Bath Spa University is designed to be a pathway into a number of different careers. You'll gain a comprehensive grounding in human behaviour, cognitive processes and research skills, and develop a strong foundation for progression into professional psychology training or psychology-informed careers.

As this is a conversion course, it's ideal for:

• Those returning to education to prepare for a career change
• Graduates who have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated subject.

You'll cover the core curriculum of an undergraduate Psychology degree, then undertake assessments at Master's level. This requires commitment, engagement and independent study, complemented by teaching and support from a diverse range of academics.

If you're studying full-time, you'll obtain a psychology degree in just one year. Part-time students will do so in two years.

Careers

Beyond the chartered route, the programme equips you with skills that are valued across many sectors. For example, mental health support, human resources, organisational development, research, education and learning support, community and social care, public health, policy development and marketing. The focus on methods, data analysis and evidenced-based decision-making gives our graduates a competitive edge in professions that value these attributes.

You will have access to BSU’s Careers and Employability team, who offer one-to-one careers advice, including CV support, to help you achieve your career goals. The team also provides a range of support services for recent BSU graduates, guiding you through the next steps in your career post-degree.