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Study human behaviour: memory, social relationships and child development. And get the rare chance to fast-track onto a fully-funded Clinical Psychology doctorate.
Hull’s been teaching Psychology since 1928. We were here when Freudian theory was in its infancy, and when high-tech brain scanners were introduced. And we’re here at the forefront now.
As we speak, our experts are researching the psychological effects of the latest challenges the world faces. Dementia, trauma, mental health, and high-risk workplaces. Want to join us in making a positive difference to people? Now’s your chance.
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About this course
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 such as animal psychology, which includes field trips to Yorkshire Wildlife Park and the shores of Loch Lomond at no additional cost.
There's also the chance 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 – the only course of its kind in the UK.2
You can also study for a semester in countries like the Netherlands (Saxion University), Norway (University of Bergen), Germany (Osnabrück University) and Hungary (Eötvös Loránd University).
Other options include taking up an internship or an optional placement year in industry, or work as a research assistant or intern while you study, gaining hands-on experience for your CV.
Whatever you choose, 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.
Changing the world starts with making sense of it
Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
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Research Skills 1
This module will introduce you to the process of psychological research. You will develop skills in quantitative data processing and presentation of descriptive statistics.
compulsory
20 credits
Research Skills 2
Develop your research skills further with a focus on how we infer things about the world using data. This module gives you practical experience of research methods.
compulsory
20 credits
Brain and Behaviour 1
Explore the relationship between the brain and human behaviour, including how we sense the world, how we act in the world and how we think and feel about the world.
compulsory
20 credits
Assessing Individual Differences
You may have encountered personality and intelligence tests in educational or occupational settings, but have you ever wondered how these tests were developed? This module explores the complexities of intelligence and personality conceptualisation and testing and gives an insight into why people are unique. By engaging with a range of theories and psychometrics, you will be able to assess the controversies and ethical dilemmas of personality and intelligence testing.
compulsory
10 credits
The Developing Child
Delve into the fascinating world of the infant mind. You will cover a range of psychological processes, from the early building blocks of our cognitive skills, to how we form attachments and begin to create relationships. We will explore these processes from their very beginnings in the womb, through infancy, childhood, and adolescence.
compulsory
10 credits
Exploring Social Psychology
Would you inflict pain on another person if instructed to do so by an authority figure? How likely are people to conform to group pressure? What makes a friend act aggressively or donate money to charity? This module considers what effect the environment has on human behaviour and explores how psychological theories can be applied to your everyday life. If you’ve ever wondered why your friend is acting in a certain way, this module will provide some clues to the answer.
compulsory
10 credits
Introducing Cognitive Psychology
How does your mind work? How do you see, hear, feel, and think? How do you make sense of the world and yourself? In this module, you'll discover the secrets of cognitive psychology - the science of the mind and behaviour. Learn how researchers use experiments and theories to understand the mental processes that shape our lives, explore topics like perception, attention, memory, language, and reasoning and see how they relate to your everyday experiences. This module will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a critical thinker in the modern world.
compulsory
10 credits
Psychology in Society
Want to know how people's thoughts, actions and standing in society affects their health and wellbeing? Then this module is for you.
You'll explore the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Learn what leads people to believe in them. Then discover how they can have very real and harmful effects on individuals and society.
You'll also learn about the social inequalities in health. How factors like class, income, gender and ethnicity impact health outcomes and create health disparities.
Along the way, you'll gain valuable insights into the psychological and social aspects of human behaviour. Equipping you with the knowledge to tackle real-world challenges, and setting you up for success in your future career.
compulsory
20 credits
Research Skills 3
Discover experimental designs involving multiple conditions and independent variables. You'll learn how to analyse data generated by these more complex designs.
compulsory
20 credits
When does a theory become a conspiracy? The answer is all in our heads.
Featured module- compulsory
- 20 credits
Want to know how people's thoughts, actions and standing in society affects their health and wellbeing? Then this module is for you.
You'll explore the psychology behind conspiracy theories. Learn what leads people to believe in them. Then discover how they can have very real and harmful effects on individuals and society.
You'll also learn about the social inequalities in health. How factors like class, income, gender and ethnicity impact health outcomes and create health disparities.
Along the way, you'll gain valuable insights into the psychological and social aspects of human behaviour. Equipping you with the knowledge to tackle real-world challenges, and setting you up for success in your future career.
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Why choose Psychology at Hull?
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We’ll introduce you to the cutting edge of psychology research. Research that’s making a real difference to people’s lives.
As part of our work with Siemens, we’re uncovering the psychological effects of the tough environment that wind turbine engineers face while working out in the North Sea.
Professor Igor Schindler
Reader in Psychology
Before earning his PhD, Igor worked as a clinical neuropsychologist in the Clinical Neuropsychology Research Group (EKN) in Munich. His main research interests focus on multisensory brain processes supporting our interactions with the environment.
Dr Blake Morton
Lecturer of Psychology
Blake is an early-career lecturer specialising in animal psychology. He publishes in world-leading journals, and his work garners major global media attention, including the BBC, The Guardian, TIME, and National Geographic.
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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.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
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The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
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All modules on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.