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Department of Psychology

Professional Accreditation

Many of our courses are accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

Earn professional status with our accredited courses

Recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS), our courses provide you with professional status and the flexibility to shape your own academic and career journey.

The Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) Accreditation

Achieving the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status is essential for a career as a professional psychologist and ensures that graduates possess the in-demand skills employers seek.

Additionally, our courses at the Department of Psychology focuses on developing transferable skills, giving you a competitive edge in any job market. Whether you aim to become a child psychologist, clinical psychologist, forensic psychologist, or pursue a career outside the discipline, our psychology subject offers you the foundation needed for success.

I chose the University of Essex because of its strong reputation in psychology, its British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree, and the incredible support it offers to students, especially internationals. The diverse and welcoming community, along with excellent career services, made it the perfect place to grow both academically and professionally. Essex provided me with the guidance and opportunities I needed to take my first steps toward a career in psychology.
Ambreen Ashfaq (MSc Psychology) completed in November 2024

Levels of study

Undergraduate

Several of our psychology degrees are fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduating with at least a second-class honours degree makes you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), a key requirement for pursuing a career as a chartered psychologist in fields such as clinical, educational, and forensic psychology. 

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Postgraduate

Some of our postgraduate psychology degrees include an advanced conversion course, providing you with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). This essential qualification opens the door to a range of career opportunities in psychology, including clinical, educational, and forensic psychology. To further your expertise and career in these specialised areas, find out what we have to offer.

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Unlock your potential with our Psychology degrees

Dive into the intricate world of human behaviour in our fast-evolving society with access to our exceptional research labs and facilities including our Centre for Brain Science as part of our student learning and research environment. By exploring cognition, emotion, and social dynamics, our Psychology degrees offer profound insights into understanding individuals, cultivating empathy, and promoting personal growth in the face of emerging technologies and shifting cultural landscapes.

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Disclaimer

The University of Essex reserves the right to cancel modules or change the learning outcomes and content of modules at any time and without notice. This may affect the exemptions you may receive from all or some of the professional bodies.

In addition, the professional bodies may change the number of exemptions they award to degrees at their discretion and without notice. The accreditation information is for guidance only. You will only receive formal notification of any exemptions when you register as a student member with one of the professional bodies.

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