As one of the largest and best resourced psychology departments in the UK, we cover all areas of psychology. We share our expertise and enthusiasm for psychology with over 800 students and offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with accreditation by the British Psychological Society.
School of Psychology
Admissions Team
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
Admissions Team
University of Plymouth
Drake Circus
Plymouth PL4 8AA
Current students
About us
Undergraduate courses
- BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies (Full-time)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (Full-time)
- MPsych (Hons) Psychology (Full-time)
- MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Clinical Psychology (Full-time)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology (Full-time)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Human Biology (Full-time)
- MPsych (Hons) Psychology with Human Neuroscience (Full-time)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year (Full-time)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology (Full-time)
Research opportunities
A centre of excellence
The University of Plymouth is a centre of excellence in psychological research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 100% of our research environment and research impact was rated as either world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), along with 73% of our research outputs (publications).
Within psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience, the proportion of our research impact rated as 4* or 3* was equal to or higher than institutions such as Nottingham, Aberdeen, Bath, UCL, Cambridge, and York. Overall, we were ranked above Durham and Bath on 4* and 3* research, and were the top rated department in a modern university.
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Wide range of careers
Our graduates go on to pursue a wide range of careers after studying their first degree. Whether you continue studying for a further degree or look for employment straight away our emphasis on employability will put you ahead of other graduates.
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Successful graduates
If you would like to find out what other psychology graduates are currently doing, please visit the
psychology and social sciences interest area
.
Contact the School of Psychology
School of Psychology, Portland Square, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA