Psychology degree courses and research
Develop your scientific mind, interpret phenomena, establish and test theories and learn to understand human behaviour
Graduate insight
Having a fascination with the experience of being human and the reasoning behind why people do the things they do, studying psychology seemed like a clear option for Kezz Keogh.
“How can a song elicit similar emotions in people regardless of the language spoken? Why do we dream? What drives the decisions that we make?”
Over time, Kezz’s curiosity in psychology became enmeshed with her lifelong love of nature. This evolved into a deep interest in the human relationship with the natural environment, and she chose to explore this during her undergraduate degree, taking in a placement at Dartmoor Zoo, and then later on her masters.
“Reflecting back on my time at Plymouth, I can say my experiences greatly influenced my career. During my studies, I had many opportunities to be involved in world-class research through summer research apprenticeships and academic industrial placements.”
Top 5 in UK for Psychology, Times Higher Young University Rankings 2021
Our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society
Top 20 for overall satisfaction, National Student Survey 2020
Top 5 in UK for Psychology research, Times Higher Young University Rankings 2020
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 Early Childhood Studies (Full-time)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology with Education (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)
Postgraduate taught programmes
- MSc Clinical Psychology (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Clinical Psychology (Part-time Distance learning)
- MSc Human Neuroscience (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Psychology (Full-time, Part-time route available)
- MSc Psychology (Part-time Distance learning)
- MSc Research Methods in Psychology (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Facilities within the School of Psychology
Within the School of Psychology, we are committed to shaping our students into the best psychologists and professionals they can be. Our state-of-the-art facilities and equipment will help students maximise their potential and develop their core skills. Our range of practical activities in a range of specialist facilities are embedded throughout our courses, enabling you to put your new knowledge in practice.
You can participate in lots of real psychological experiments during your studies. The University is also home to some of the best computing, research and lab facilities which really enhance your experience as an undergraduate psychologist.
Ardin, psychology student
What I like most about the department is the knowledge and passion of both staff and students. There is a willingness to engage, ask questions and guide others in developing key skills.
Rob, psychology student
I would recommend doing a placement year, it introduces you to the practical side of psychology and gives you an insight into the working environment. I have learnt so much in such little time, compared to reading and doing lectures.
Olivia, psychology student
Our research expertise
In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework assessment, 84% of our submission was judged world-leading or internationally excellent.
