Psychology (Hons) University of Hull

Overview

By taking the Psychology (Hons) course at University of Hull , you'll explore the most fascinating subject of all: the human mind. Our accredited degree covers all the key areas, including cognition, development and neuroscience. You’ll study topics such as memory, social relationships, child development, the ageing brain and forensics. And you’ll develop practical and technical skills which can help tackle real-life issues such as dementia.

You have the freedom to delve deeper into the topics that interest you the most. As well as the option to graduate with a named-pathway degree in areas such as Neuroscience or Applied Psychology. Or choose our specialist clinical psychology modules and fast-track onto our fully-funded ClinPsyD programme.

You can also study for a semester in countries like the Netherlands, Norway and Germany. Take up an internship or an optional placement year in industry.

And work as a research assistant or intern while you study, gaining hands-on experience for your CV.

You’re guided by professional psychologists and clinical practitioners. Ours is a friendly, supportive department with strong links to the NHS and the private sector. So everything you learn is up to date and industry-relevant.

Future prospects

• When you graduate with a degree in psychology, you'll have developed the skills and knowledge for a career in numerous areas. Whether as a psychologist in a clinical, forensic, neurological, educational, occupational or sports field. Or as a teaching, marketing or HR professional in the public or private sector.

• Many of our students choose our fast-track route to a fully-funded Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ClinPsyD).1 Not only do you qualify faster, but all your tuition fees are paid. And the best bit is, you even get an NHS salary while you’re studying.

• Read our case study with ClinPsyD graduate, Abigail Daniels on why she chose psychology at Hull.