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BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology
BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year
BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling
BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling with foundation year
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling
BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience with foundation year
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Applications in Sport and Exercise
Shape your future with a degree in Psychology and explore a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. Through expert teaching, practical experience, and industry-focused learning, you’ll develop the skills to understand human behaviour and make a positive impact in fields such as mental health, counselling, education, business, and healthcare.
Gain practical experience through hands-on learning in specialist psychology laboratories. Design and conduct experiments, analyse data, and develop essential research skills using industry-standard equipment and techniques throughout your degree.
Be taught by experienced psychologists and research-active academics whose expertise spans a range of psychological disciplines. Their research-informed teaching, personalised support, and practical approach will help you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed.
Our Psychology programmes offer a range of professionally recognised accreditation opportunities to support your future career. All of our undergraduate Psychology degrees and three of our MSc Psychology programmes are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), an important step towards a range of professional psychology careers and further postgraduate study. Our PG Diploma/MSc Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), supporting progression within this specialist area. With professionally recognised programmes and opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills and experience valued by employers, you can take confident steps towards your future career in psychology.
Explore human behaviour using specialist psychology laboratories and advanced neuroscience software. Access industry-standard facilities to investigate cognitive, biological, and behavioural psychology while developing practical skills that prepare you for further study and employment.
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From our students and community
Dr Samantha Marie Walkden, from the School of Psychology, was recently interviewed by ITV News in relation to the Southport enquiry. This enquiry refers to an official investigation into events and decisions linked to a serious incident that took place on 29 July 2024 in Southport, Merseyside.
Debra Jones, BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Psychology
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