Our Psychology BSc (Hons) provides a thorough grounding in the theories, methods and practice of contemporary psychology.
We are ranked in the top 10 for psychology by the Guardian University Guide 2020.
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Our Psychology BSc (Hons) is accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
In terms of undergraduate teaching performance metrics, the University of Surrey was awarded Gold in the 2017 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) exercise.
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As an undergraduate student in the School of Psychology you have the option of spending your third year undertaking a Professional Training placement.
Professional Training placements offer students an invaluable opportunity to gain work experience and insight into a job role relevant to psychology graduates, and to refine a host of skills that employers look for, giving them an employable edge. Opportunities exist throughout the UK and beyond and include hospitals and clinics, schools, social survey companies, personnel and occupational guidance services, industry and commerce.
The University of Surrey has been recognised as the Best University Placement Service (Over 500 Placements) at the National Undergraduate Employability (NUE) Awards 2019; we will support you with your application and ensure you are gaining the experience you need in a supportive environment.
Institutions and companies that have participated in the scheme include:
There is a range of placements that are suitable for psychology students including:
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We give our students the opportunity to acquire international experience during their degrees by taking advantage of our exchange agreements with overseas universities or by completing a Professional Training placement abroad.
Locations of our partner universities include:
Graduates over the last few years entered employment roles such as:
Discover how we may be able to support your studies with a host of bursaries and scholarships directly from the University of Surrey and external providers.
