Study Psychology 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.

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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.

BPS

We're accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS): an essential steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.¹

Fast-track on to our

integrated Clinical Doctorate²

95%

of students in work or further study 15 months after graduating³

90+ years

experience researching and teaching psychology

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Real Work. Real People. Real experience.

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.

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"It's been one of the best things I've ever done." Find out how Erin flourished studying Psychology at Hull.

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Where could a degree in Psychology take you?

As a psychology student, you'll discover how research can answer real‑world questions and develop a toolkit that prepares you for a wide range of careers, from teaching and marketing to research and human resources. Your degree also provides an excellent foundation for specialist training if you’re interested in becoming a clinical, educational, forensic, occupational, or sport and exercise psychologist.

Why Psychology at Hull

From quiet reading rooms to inspirational study spaces – from a Brain Stimulation 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.

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Brain activity labs

Study brain activity and cognitive processes with our EEG machine, brain stimulation lab, and eye-tracking lab.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, plus extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world.

Baby lab

Discover how infants develop in our baby lab. And study responses to noise, speech and music in our audio lab.

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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.

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Study abroad

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 one of our Partner Universities around the world. Our growing portfolio includes partners across Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia.

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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.

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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.

95% employability (Psychology), HESA Graduate Outcomes 2026.