Study Psychology
Career-focused degrees
The focus of the BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology degree is to apply core psychological material to real-life examples. You will qualify with a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree which meets the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
We specialise in four areas of psychology: Counselling, Forensic, Health, and Sport and Exercise.
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![Applied Psychology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0027/6966/varieties/medium.jpg)
Applied Psychology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location | UCAS code |
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Full Time |
4 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow | C810 |
Exploring the thoughts and behaviour of others, you can pursue a career in psychology or other professions that involve psychological skills. Study the challenges that face individuals, society, business and educators at degree level.
![Counselling Psychology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0019/7417/varieties/medium.jpg)
Counselling Psychology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Take existing skills in psychology and apply them to advanced clinical practice and postgraduate research. Choose a career pathway in professional practice and academia.
![Forensic Psychology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0013/7411/varieties/medium.jpg)
Forensic Psychology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
1 Year | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Apply existing analytical and evaluation skills to forensic psychology. Progress to a career in the public/private and third sectors, working in the courts, law enforcement, prisons, hospitals, mental health or social work.
![Health Psychology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0026/158237/varieties/medium.jpeg)
Health Psychology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
This three-year taught doctorate in Health Psychology offers training in psychotherapeutic skills, research and behaviour change. It is accredited by the BPS and HCPC.
![Sports and Exercise Psychology](https://www.gcu.ac.uk/__data/assets/image/0023/7475/varieties/medium.jpg)
Sports and Exercise Psychology
Mode of study | Duration | Start date | Location |
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Full Time |
3 Years | Sep 24 | Glasgow |
Choose to progress to a career as a sport and exercise psychologist. Apply existing skills in psychology and sport sciences to the understanding, predicting and explaining of changes in mental processes relating to sport and exercise.
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