Explore the many facets of psychology at the University of Central Lancashire

How does the brain control behaviour? Which is better – intrinsic or extrinsic motivation? Why do some innocent people act like they are guilty? How do drugs affect us at the most intricate level?

These are just a handful of the many questions relating to the human mind and behaviour that psychology seeks to understand.

Budding psychologists will be pleased to know that the field encompasses many branches and caters to varied interests. Psychology graduates or prospective postgraduate students who want to further their study in this area will find that a qualification can open doors to many careers, satiating both personal and professional interests.

For example, an undergraduate degree in psychology can equip you with a broad range of skills applicable to areas related and indirectly related to the field. This includes social services, media, marketing companies, financial organisations, the government, and more.

Meanwhile, students who pursue an advanced degree in psychology can go on to become psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and more, depending on their qualification. To boot, psychology-related professions are among those said to be safe from automation – this includes psychiatry, social work and counselling.

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So, if you’re keen to pursue your studies in psychology, the University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) School of Psychology is every psychology enthusiast’s dream. This school offers a plethora of unique courses relating to the field, some of which are not typically offered elsewhere.

UCLan is among the world’s top 1,000 universities in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019 and is ranked 76^th in the Guardian University League Tables 2019, coming in 52^nd for psychology.

Here, you’ll have the chance to learn from a British Psychological Society (BPS)-defined syllabus, ensuring you cover the core psychological concepts required for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status.

Located in the city of Preston, Lancashire, UK, this public university’s School of Psychology, which is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology, offers a harmonious blend of theory and practice to prepare students for the real world. You will learn from staff with national and international reputations who are experts in their field.

Unsurprisingly, over 95 percent of UCLan graduates find employment six months after graduation.

The faculty actively conducts research in their respective fields, equipping you with the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the needs of industries, also ensuring courses remain contemporary and relevant to students’ future careers.

As a testament to the faculty’s prowess, UCLan recently received a silver quality award for “consistently exceeding rigorous national quality requirements” in the first ever national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment, introduced by the government.

Prospective undergraduate students will be spoilt for choice with the university’s range of psychology courses which include a BSc (Hons) Clinical Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Cyberpsychology, BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons) Neuropsychology, LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology, and more.

Prospective postgraduate students with a psychology degree can choose from the MSc Applied Clinical Psychology, MSc Forensic Psychology, MSc Health Psychology, MSc Psychology of Child Development, and the MSc Psychology Conversion for non-psychology graduates.

UCLan notes on its website that employment prospects for graduates in cyberpsychology “are expected to be high – currently the School sits amongst the top 25 nationally for psychology graduate employment in graduate level roles within six months of completing the course.”

The school also has over 40 state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, supporting first-class learning and understanding among students. These include custom designed laboratories such as the Health Suite, Cognitive Complex, Psychophysiology Suite, the Brain Imaging Lab, which can promote an engaging environment for students to learn from. Learners greatly enjoy the school’s experiential learning environment.

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There are also opportunities for students to grow, both from their personal and professional capacities. Students can engage further in research through a possible paid internship, as well as participation in research conferences, research publications and research grants, or otherwise work as a part-time research assistant at UCLan.

Research remains at the heart of the school. Its strengths fall within three broad areas, including Cognitive and Neuroscience Research Group, Forensic Psychology Research Group, Quality of Life Research Group and the Health Research Group. Projects have a focus on real-world issues and an underlying theme of informing practice through evidence-based research, as well as promoting multidisciplinary collaboration.

The school boasts national and international collaborations with NHS Trusts, patient groups, medical practitioners, allied health professionals, the Prison Service, police forces, Local Education Authorities, schools and school teachers, athletic clubs and charitable institutions. It also has a Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (DCN) Research Lab.

So, if you’re ready to start your world-class education in psychology, UCLan may just be the right pathway for you.

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