This distinctive Level 6 module offers Psychology students the opportunity to develop advanced employability skills, including entrepreneurial awareness, commercial insight, leadership, and strategic thinking, areas not typically central to a traditional Psychology curriculum. In an increasingly competitive graduate market, the ability to apply psychological knowledge creatively, identify opportunities, and contribute to organisational innovation is highly valued. While particularly relevant for students interested in entrepreneurship, the module also benefits those pursuing careers in consultancy, freelance practice, postgraduate study, or roles requiring initiative and enterprise within established organisations.
Students work in teams of approximately five or six to design and develop a psychologically informed start-up venture. The module combines twelve two-hour seminars covering key themes such as entrepreneurship, business psychology, finance, marketing, sustainability, and strategic planning. These are complemented by structured mentoring from Young Enterprise specialists experienced in supporting Psychology undergraduates, as well as contributions from external business leaders and alumni speakers who provide insight into real-world enterprise and career pathways. Facilitated group development sessions further support collaboration, problem solving, and project progression.
Assessment reflects authentic professional practice. Students participate in a Dragon’s Den-style group presentation, pitching their venture to a panel of business leaders and enterprise specialists. This experience develops persuasive communication, strategic clarity, teamwork, and the ability to respond confidently to scrutiny. In addition, each student completes an individual professional discussion in the form of a structured video interview. This assessment requires students to evaluate challenges encountered, respond to external feedback, demonstrate professional skill development, and articulate forward-facing career intentions.
Teaching draws on expertise from the School of Psychology, the Management School, the Careers and Employability Service, Young Enterprise, and invited external speakers. The module is designed to equip students with the confidence, adaptability, and applied understanding required to succeed as entrepreneurs, postgraduate students, professional trainees, or innovative employees within a range of organisational settings.