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Business Psychology

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BSc (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 4 years find out find out find out

About Business Psychology, BSc (Hons) - at Keele University

Uncover the mysteries of human behaviour in a business context. From inspiring leadership, to motivating employees and encouraging team building, our Business Psychology BSc investigates the psychological factors that drive business success. This BPS-accredited programme equips you to understand the influence of mental and physical health amongst individuals within organisations, enabling you to apply this to a range of careers in business and beyond. Course overview Develop an understanding of people, their behaviour and wellbeing, and how this influences performance in the workplace on Keele's Business Psychology BSc.

Whether you're curious about marketing strategies, organisational development or human resources, our BPS-accredited programme* explores the exciting role of psychology within business contexts. From leadership, team building and motivation, all are important aspects for business to maintain and encourage productivity and further development. You'll learn and critically evaluate the factors that play a key role in fulfilling an efficient and positive environment. Discover the psychological influences shaping behaviour including biological functions, cognition, individual differences and social development.

You will explore the role of scientific evidence in psychological practice, having the opportunity to engage with both qualitative and quantitative research. With access to various facilities and equipment from virtual reality headsets, brain stimulation equipment and our state of the art Central Science Laboratories , you will have the chance to explore human behaviour both theoretically and practically. As you progress through your degree you will be able to further explore areas of personal interests, enabling you to dig deeper and tailor your degree to your career interests through module selection in your second year. At Keele, you will advance your professional skills as a researcher and psychologist in the making.

Whether you would like to pursue a career in industry or related fields, our programme equips you with core skills in communication, problem-solving and analytical thinking to help prepare you for employment. This involves practical experience with real-world research projects, industry equipment and placement opportunities, enabling you to apply your learning and prepare for a range of careers and/or further study. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad with a partner university, developing global perspectives and cultural awareness. *subject to passing your final year project and achieving a minimum 2:2 degree award Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) Develop strong research skills applicable to a wide variety of careers Learn from experienced academic staff who are leaders in business psychology research and practice Enhance your career prospects by gaining hands-on work experience with placement opportunities A chance to broaden your horizons and study abroad at a partner university For more details, please see the course page on the Keele website.


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