School of Psychology

Study Psychology at the University of Plymouth and experience hands-on learning in a research-led environment
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About us

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.

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. Find out what can you do with a psychology degree. 

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.
 
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