Psychology is the scientific study of experience and behaviour. It examines why we act the way we do, how we interact with others, and the emotional meaning behind these interactions. The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme offers a scientific exploration of the mind, brain, and behaviour, equipping you with analytical skills and practical experience to understand human actions and prepare for a wide range of careers.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is a three-year full-time programme giving students the opportunity for examining the biological, cognitive, developmental, individual difference and social psychological principles underlying everyday experience and behaviour and then investigating those psychological principles in contexts related to those in which professional psychologists work.

The Bachelor’s in Psychology programme is designed to take students from an analysis of everyday functions and attendant important behaviours, through core discipline knowledge of theory and empirical findings relevant to those behaviours and others, to an appreciation and understanding of contexts in which psychology can be applied and professional psychologists’ work.

This Psychology Bachelor’s programme sets psychological investigation and knowledge into everyday functions, and encourages students to ask what behaviours are involved in those functions, and how may those behaviours be explained using psychological constructs and methods of investigation. A questioning approach to behaviour is thus encouraged from year one.

Practical and laboratory experience and skills development is embedded within this process, as is practical experience of research participation, thus linking the development of research and analytic skills to explaining behaviours relevant to everyday functioning and experiences. This approach is carried through to the final year where psychological knowledge is applied to contexts relevant to peoples’ lives and work.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology programme is suitable for those who have achieved a threshold level of qualification for entry into Higher Education. Appropriate qualifications may be drawn from a wide variety of awarding bodies but applicants should have a keen interest in psychology and the application of scientific principles to the understanding of a wide range of individual and social behaviours. Successful completion of the programme will equip applicants with the necessary knowledge and skills that will facilitate entry into a variety of careers, including professional psychology.

Berlin School of Business and Innovation, in partnership with the University of Chichester, offers the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme. The University of Chichester is a highly regarded UK institution, recognised for its strong academic performance and teaching excellence.

• Overall ranking: 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025, rising 12 places and consistently among the top 30 UK universities.
• Business & Management: Ranked 97th in the Guardian University Guide 2025; Marketing ranked 66th by the Complete University Guide 2025.
• Teaching Excellence: Named University of the Year for Teaching Excellence 2026 by the Daily Mail University Guide.
• Student Satisfaction: National Student Survey ranked Chichester 6th in the UK for teaching and 12th overall (out of 131 institutions).

This partnership allows students to benefit from Chichester’s academic excellence while studying in Berlin’s dynamic and diverse learning environment

Explore Human Behaviour 

Question the functionality of human behaviour and learn to explain these behaviours through psychological constructs and investigative methods. This programme offers a scientific exploration of the mind, brain, and behaviour, equipping you with analytical skills and practical experience to understand human actions and prepare for a wide range of careers. 

Hands-on, Practical and Laboratory Experience 

Practical and laboratory experiences are embedded within this programme, along with opportunities to participate in research to strengthen your skills. Benefit from workshops, seminars, tutorials, and case studies to help you develop the research and analytical skills required for understanding human interaction.  

Apply Knowledge in Real-World Contexts 

Collaborate with peers, faculty, and industry professionals through a series of workshops, work placements, and networking opportunities. In your final year, you’ll apply psychological principles to contexts relevant to people’s lives and work, bridging academic learning with professional application. 

Build a Resilient Career in Psychology 

The psychology field is evolving rapidly, and skilled professionals are increasingly in demand. This programme equips you with versatile, job-ready skills that make you an attractive candidate for roles such as Clinical Psychologist, Research Analyst, or Organisational Consultant, ensuring long-term career success. 

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme should be able to:

Subject-specific Skills

• Understand the scientific underpinnings of psychology as a discipline, its historical origins, development and limitations
• Recognise the inherent variability and diversity of psychological functioning and its significance
• Demonstrate systematic knowledge and critical understanding of a range of influences on psychological functioning, how they are conceptualised across the core areas and how they interrelate
• Demonstrate detailed knowledge of several specialised areas and/or applications, some of which are at the cutting edge of research in the discipline
• Demonstrate a systematic knowledge of a range of research paradigms, research methods and measurement techniques, including statistics and probability and be aware of their limitations.

Transferrable Skills

• Communicate ideas and research findings, both effectively and fluently, by written, oral and visual means
• Comprehend and use numerical, statistical and other forms of data, particularly in the context of presenting and analysing complex data sets
• Be computer literate and confident in using word processing, database and statistical software
• Solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions and evaluating outcomes
• Be sensitive to, and react appropriately to, contextual and interpersonal factors in groups and teams
• Undertake self-directed study and project management, in order to meet desired objectives
• Take charge of their own learning, and reflect and evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses for the purposes of future learning

After graduating with a BSc (Hons) Psychology, you will have a scientific understanding of behaviour, preparing you for various roles in human resources, education or social care. Throughout the programme, you will also develop research and analytical skills that can help you pursue careers requiring strong investigative abilities and a good understanding of human interaction.

• Delivery: On campus 
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Duration: 3 years / 4 years (Integrated Foundation Year)
• Degree: BSc (Hons) Psychology awarded by the University of Chichester

The learning and teaching will consist of a variety of elements such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, animated/non-animated video, practical work, seminars and trips. The assessment strategy will include individual/group reports and/or presentations, case studies, essays, portfolio development, reflective journals and experiential work-based activities.

The majority of your course work will be completed in groups and on-going support will be provided through the use of structured, targeted individual tutorials and online tutorials.

The modules of the BSc (Hons) Psychology programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus.

Teaching takes place Monday to Saturdays, during morning, afternoon, or evening sessions.

Please note: each year is divided into three terms.

Integrated Foundation Year

• Foundation Knowledge and Skills 
• Foundation in Psychology 1: Being and Feeling 
• Foundations in Psychology 2: Thinking and Developing 
• Project: Psychology Foundation Year 

Year 1

• The Study of Human Interaction
• Analysing Attitudes to Work and Performance
• Principles of Psychology
• Study and Research Skills for Social Scientists
• Everyday Experience and Psychological Methods: Exploring Positive Psychology
• Experimental Design in Context: Usability and Cognition
• Perspectives on Psychology
• Interpersonal Skills

Year 2

• Cognitive Psychology
• Individual Differences Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Research Methods: Experimental Designs and Analysis
• Biological Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Mental Health and Forensic Psychology
• Research Methods in Psychology: Survey and Qualitative Designs and Analysis

Year 3

• Independent Project
• Psychology Project- Management and Presentation Skills
• Psychology in Context: Work and Organisations
• Psychology and Social Issues
• Professional Skills in Psychology
• Psychology in Context: Cultural Psychology
• Exercise and Physical Activity Interventions
• Applied Sport Psychology: Professional Practice

Minimum age: 18 years old

Academic qualifications: 

Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree with Integrated Foundation Year

Pass in at least one A Level or equivalent (e.g., Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate – Pass; Access to HE Diploma – Pass).

Three -Year Bachelor’s Degree

• An Honours Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent international qualification
• International qualifications will be assessed for equivalency using:
• UK ENIC (UK National Information Centre for global qualifications and skills)
• The University’s internal expertise and experience with overseas qualifications
• Consideration will also be given to applicants with at least three years of relevant managerial experience, provided they can demonstrate the ability to study at postgraduate level.

English language requirements: 

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all bands) or equivalent, e.g., TOEFL iBT 80, Pearson Test of English 59, Duolingo English Test 105.