BSc (Hons) in Psychology

At the University of Mauritius, we offer you a degree that provides a thorough grounding in the theories and methods of psychology. In the first two years, you will be introduced to the main areas of Psychology: Developmental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Bases of Behaviour and Social Psychology. In your final year, you will study more specialised topics in Psychology and will have to submit a dissertation based on an original piece of research.

The latter is aimed to help you develop your research skills and apply the theories and methods learnt to specific social contexts. The programme is designed to:

1. Provide in-depth knowledge of Psychology as a science that students understand from a theoretical and applied perspective.

2.Develop your analytical and critical skills

3. Give a broad general education that is appreciated by employers in a number of professions requiring social analysis in a changing society, both in the public and private sector.

4. be the first step to further studies at post graduate level and beyond either locally or abroad.