Study Psychology and Social Work at Hull
Want to make a positive difference for people? As we speak, our lecturers are researching the latest challenges society faces: dementia, trauma, mental health, and social inequality. Everything we teach prepares you for tackling tomorrow’s challenges.
Join a university where you’re a name, not a number
Here, it’s personal. When you walk through our doors for the first time, you’re a valued member of a tight-knit community. And you’re part of a tradition that stretches back nearly 100 years. In fact, we’ve been teaching Psychology for most of that time – since 1928.
Our accredited courses are taught by experts: researchers, psychologists, social scientists, registered social workers. People who bring their research, hands-on experience and passion into everything you learn.
On top of that, you get your own Personal Supervisor. They’re on hand to give you all the help, guidance and encouragement you need, from your first year to your last.
Want to join us? Now’s your chance. With your hard work and determination, our support and inspiration, you’re unstoppable.
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Real Work. Real People. Real experience.
In BA Social Work, you’ll clock up hundreds of hours on placements in inner cities, market towns and seaside resorts. Through the Humber Social Work Teaching Partnership, we can introduce you to some of the biggest employers in the region.
BSc Psychology and BSc Psychology with Criminology offer internships and an optional placement year. You can also apply for our Research Assistantship scheme, and work as a research assistant while you study.
What social work means to us
"I think it's the ability to help people reach their potential and really seeing a difference that you've made to their lives."
Erin Minton-Branfoot
"It's been one of the best things I've ever done." Find out how Erin flourished studying Psychology at Hull.
Where could a degree in Psychology or Social Work take you?
Psychology is a diverse subject and our graduates go on to work in many areas. The transferable skills you'll learn can be applied to many public and private sector roles, including teaching, marketing and human relations.
Thanks to our Social Work placements, you’ll have the frontline experience to back up the theory. So you'll be highly employable, whether you choose to pursue a career in social work, counselling or the charity sector.
Why Psychology and Social Work at Hull
From quiet reading rooms to inspirational study spaces – from a Brain Simulation Laboratory to the latest eye-tracking software – we've invested millions into spaces where you can learn and collaborate. See what's waiting for you on campus.
Think you’re not ready or right for uni? Think again…
If you don’t meet our entry requirements, you may still be able to join us on a foundation year: an extra year at the start of your degree.
The foundation year has lower entry requirements to our main degree courses and is designed to boost your academic skills and subject knowledge, bringing you up to speed for a full undergraduate degree.
Spread your wings and see the world while you study
On our Psychology degrees, you’ll have an opportunity to spend a semester abroad at a university in the Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Italy, Hungary or Malta. Classes are taught in English, and you’ll expand your cultural and subject knowledge while you’re there.
Although our Social Work degree doesn't offer a study abroad option, you could still get involved in volunteering, summer schools and language classes through our Global Hull service.
Our doors are always open to unclosed minds
So whoever you are, wherever you're from and wherever you want to go, we'd love to meet you.
Book your visit now, and discover how one day at Hull can change every day.
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Got questions? We've got answers.
If you graduate with at least a 2:2 and pass your empirical psychology project, you can become a graduate member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
A unique link between BSc Psychology and our Clinical Psychology Doctorate offers University of Hull and York BSc Psychology students a fast-track to qualifying while having your doctorate fees paid and receiving an NHS salary.
100% employability (Social Work) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2021/22, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency June 2024