Psychology

Cutting-edge

Why choose us?

Our dynamic portfolio is developing rapidly, responding to the needs of modern psychology and psychology students, led by a department that integrates cutting-edge research with quality teaching, professional practice, and public engagement. We are active researchers who work closely with organisations such as charitable trusts, the NHS, the police and policy makers, all of which contributes to our research, teaching, and more than 70 work placement opportunities.

Our lecturing staff are a mix of expert researchers and practitioners including clinical psychologists, forensic clinical psychologists, former behavioural investigative analysts (profilers), and police investigators.

Our research impact extends locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Our close ties with the British Psychological Society enable our commitment to educating future psychologists to be upheld. Our students will learn about different areas of psychology, all of which are embedded in one research centre and five research groups led by experts in their fields.

Our testing suite is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that aim to engage our students with learning and research. We provide a multitude of placement opportunities on each course, where you will be given the chance to gain experience in your chosen specialism in advance of your graduation.