is the scientific study of behaviour. Most of us take a keen interest in normal and abnormal personality; theÊPsychology programme offered by Oxford Brookes University gives you the opportunity to explore your interests and underpin them with a solid academic foundation.Ê
Career prospects
Many of our students take up careers in educational, occupational or clinical psychology, or in academic research after further training. We encourage flexibility, and emphasise the general relevance and practical value of the discipline. This course equips you for a variety of careers in such areas as personnel work, market research, health care and teaching. Careers talks take place in the department.
As a psychology student at Oxford Brookes you will gain expertise in your field, and also develop a set of skills to help you stand out from the crowd, including the ability to:
- be an independent worker and researcher
- use critical analysis and creative thinking
- keep in step with the latest developments
- use problem solving and numeracy skills
- become confident in presentation and public speaking
- contribute to teamwork
- develop networking opportunities
- refine your writing abilities.
