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Accessibility statement
Psychology explores what drives our thoughts, feelings, and behaviour and how we can use that understanding to improve our lives. You can study areas such as forensic, social, and counselling psychology through degrees accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This accreditation is widely recognised and provides an essential foundation for anyone considering professional training and a career in psychology.
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Stage 3120 credits
Total of 360 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 6 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 3 years
Stage 1120 credits
Stage 2120 credits
Total of 240 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 4 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 2 years
Stage 1120 credits
Total of 120 credits
How long will it take?
Part-time: 16–18 hrs/week for 2 years
Full-time: 32–36 hrs/week for 1 year
As Europe’s largest provider of university-level education in Psychology, we’re proud to produce more psychology graduates than any other university in the UK. Our high-quality content and teaching means our BSc (Hons) Psychology has been accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS) for over 20 years.
Why you should study psychology with us:
Whether or not you later choose to train as a practitioner psychologist, study of psychology opens up exciting job opportunities in a range of professional areas. Studying an Open University qualification in psychology is excellent preparation for further or postgraduate study and career progression.
Psychology is relevant to careers in:
Study individual modules to build your skills or explore a new interest – and count them towards a qualification if you decide to take your studies further.
See our full list of Psychology modules
Browse all the Psychology courses we offer – certificates, diplomas and degrees.
See our full list of Psychology courses
We also offer a range of postgraduate Psychology courses.
See our full list of postgraduate Psychology courses