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Online psychology degrees

Build the scientific, analytical and research skills needed to become a future psychologist

With flexible, fully online British Psychological Society-accredited courses and personalised distance-learning support, fit study around life and work while developing the skills employers value.

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100% online study

gives you the flexibility to fit learning around your work

Professional accreditation

by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Suported learning

by experienced and passionate professionals

Professional development

to help advance your psychology career

Choose your flexible online psychology course

Undergraduate

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BSc (Hons)

Applied Psychology

Our undergraduate Applied Psychology BSc (Hons) is ideal way to kickstart your career in psychology, building a foundation to specialise in areas including Forensic, Health, Neuro, Clinical, and Educational psychology, along with Academia, Research, Teaching and Counselling.
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Postgraduate

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MSc

Psychology (Conversion)

This psychology conversion master’s course is ideal if you hold an undergraduate degree and wish to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), or if you're simply looking to deepen your understanding of psychology.
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Meet Psychology student Arianna

Arianna tells her story of how studying via distance learning is allowing her to gain a qualification that aligns with her passions and long-term goals to switch careers and work as a therapist. She explains how studying flexibly with ARU helps her maintain a healthy balance between work, study and family life.
 
Meet online Medical and Healthcare Education student Anu
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I felt supported, empowered and accomplished. I’ve achieved what I was hoping for when I signed up for the course and I’ve enjoyed every moment.

Dio

Roy, Student
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If you’re considering undertaking a course, do it! ARU is a friendly university; the staff are really helpful, and the experience will develop you both personally and professionally.

Brandon

Mario, Student

97%

found studying via distance learning either very or quite accessible*

96%

would recommend studying with ARU Distance Learning* 

92%

said the effort and expense was worth the outcome* 
*2023 alumni survey with 158 respondents.