Applied Psychology

Develop your scientific, analytical and research skills and prepare for an exciting career in psychology by studying for our part-time, distance learning BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology degree.

You’ll find out how psychology affects everything we do, and fulfil your curiosity about people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours. You’ll develop the scientific, analytical and research skills required of you as a future psychologist. Our course covers the breadth of the discipline, taking in applied, social, clinical and biological psychology, cognitive neuroscience and much more.

You’ll learn how to conduct research, getting hands-on by setting up experiments and questionnaires online, collecting data, analysing it, and writing reports to a professional standard. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate and act as a researcher in a diverse range of studies through our research participation system.

Our BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology degree’s part-time, 100% online distance learning format enables you to fit your study around other commitments. We use the latest technology to make your experience of studying with us varied, rich and interactive, and encourage you to ask as many questions as you like and really engage with the course content.

You’ll study through Canvas, our world-class online Learning Management System (LMS), which can be accessed from your phone, PC or tablet at home or on the move. Canvas provides instant access to study materials, forums, and support from tutors and classmates, as well as enabling easy submission of your assignments.

You’ll have regular contact with a tutor who will offer you academic guidance and feedback on your work, which will help you build your confidence and develop your academic and professional skills as you progress.

On successful completion of your studies you’ll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony on campus, or receive your certificate by post if you prefer.

What’s more, our BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so you can be sure you’re gaining up-to-date knowledge and skills that are valued by employers.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.

Their courses are built around the skills and experience employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England, and #8 in the UK, for UG graduates in senior roles 15 months after gradudation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards, gaming studios and more.

Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.