Applied Psychology degrees

Studying applied psychology

Applied psychology focuses on areas of psychology including forensics, occupational and clinical. You’ll cover a range of different psychological approaches to different issues, as well as considering the historical development of the field of psychology. On these courses there’s also a strong focus in how these theories are applied in real-world settings such as prisons, healthcare environments and the professional workspace. You’ll have lots of opportunities for further study in the field of psychology after you graduate, and many graduates work towards accredited psychologist status. As an accredited psychologist, you could work in a wide range of settings from hospitals to private clinics to prisons, and you could also opt to go into teaching.