The University of Bedfordshire provides you with a professional learning environment, as well as practical, real-world opportunities to develop your experience so that you’re ready to seamlessly take on the world of work. The Luton campus and accommodation are centrally located, and just a short distance from London – a 25-minute train journey. Bedfordshire believes in supporting students through their time at university and offer a range of well-being and financial initiatives. At Beds, they know going to university isn’t just about gaining a great degree; it’s also about developing skills and having experiences that will help you become a well-rounded individual who stands out from the crowd.
Psychology BSc (Hons) at the University of Bedfordshire
Studying psychology opens doors for you to make a real difference to people’s lives, and the University of Bedfordshire’s Psychology BSc (Hons) programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society to set you up to become a chartered psychologist. Psychology can teach us countless things about ourselves and our lives, and Bedfordshire’s course covers all the major areas of the discipline, including: cognitive, biological, social and developmental psychology, as well as individual differences and how psychology applies to everyday life.
At Bedfordshire, you will be taught by academics who are active in cutting-edge research in psychology, and you will be able to participate in research studies yourself, as part of your teaching and assessment. You will experience a wide variety of teaching methods including workshops, problem solving, simulations, computer-based activities and guided learning.
Additionally, Bedfordshire's psychology programme gives you the opportunity to add a fee-free industry year to your degree where you can enhance your CV with practical industry experience, and grow your network for the future. Bedfordshire also offers a foundation year that will guarantee you a spot on the undergraduate course.
Studying psychology at Bedfordshire, you will learn to consider and evaluate different perspectives; to increase your self-awareness through enquiry, analysis, evaluation and reflection; and to build your independence and confidence through team activities and your own final-year research project.
Dr Joseph Adonu
Dr. Joseph Adonu is a Senior Lecturer in Social Psychology in the School of Psychology of University of Bedfordshire who currently teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate courses. He’s a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy of England and Wales. His research and teaching specialty is in personal relationships, culture and personal development.
