A major feature of the BSc in Psychology programme is a compulsory placement during the whole third year. Students work alongside professional psychologists in an apprentice role, in clinical, educational, occupational or research settings. There have been regular placements in the United States and Australia. A few students take placements in Europe, and this is particularly valuable if they have chosen language units. Deciding on a placement is done with the help of the Placement Officer.
Students find the placement year invaluable as a preparation for career choice.
The optional placement in the new BSc in Psychology and Communications Engineering will give students the opportunity to work in some aspect of communications research or industry. Much professional work in psychology requires further specialist training, but there are many areas of work in which a psychology first degree is a recognised asset on its own. Over half of Bath graduates in Psychology go on to specialist graduate training in psychology. Graduates of the BSc in Psychology and Communications Engineering will find many opportunities in the rapidly expanding world of the interface of the human and technical aspects of communications.