BSc (Hons) ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

In addition to this, you will learn about the environment: how it influences human behaviour, and how our behaviour impacts on the environment. The British Psychological Society states that “psychology has an important role in combating climate change”. Changing human behaviour and public acceptability of ‘green’ policies are, however, not straightforward.
This course aims to teach and engage students with the importance of the psychology of behaviour change in different environmental contexts and sustainability. We will explore theories, methods and research into environment and sustainability behaviour change.

You will develop specialist knowledge and skills of psychology applied to the different environments around us and sustainability. Including:

How do we perceive and process the environment around us?
How can a change in environment to restore our attention when fatigued?
Why do we travel the way we do?
How can we create persuasive environmental campaigns?
How can we reduce our contribution of and exposure to air pollution?

This programme will offer an enriching learning and employability experience, particularly within the environmental communication and behaviour change sector. Jobs available within this sector are set to increase; the last election pledges from the main political parties have indicated an investment in ‘green’ jobs and greening the workforce. Careers and graduate prospects for students who complete the Environmental Psychology degree include central and local government focused on research-based policies; environmental organisations focused on how to communicate the issues of climate change more effectively; working in the private sector in the research and design of behavioural interventions.

In offering this programme with UEL's Sustainability Research Institute, you will have the opportunity to be involved in community engagement and participation programmes with various stakeholders. As well as adding value to the learning experience, the real-world employability skills developed will add further 'work ready' competencies which will prove valuable in the competitive job market. You can tailor your studies to career-driven, industry-connected, research-led outcomes as you wish. Those who engage in placements with local community connections will develop the skills and confidence to apply and interview for jobs they want.

FROM
A LEVEL
Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.
FROM
BTEC
Extended Diploma or Diploma
FROM
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Diploma with 25 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.