Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of mind and behaviour, exploring the full range of human mental life: perception, memory, attention, language, emotion, development, social influence, personality, and the disorders that arise when psychological processes go wrong. It is a discipline with deep roots, and the University of Hull has been at its forefront since 1928, present when human brainwaves were first recorded, when Piaget published his insights into child thinking, and when Skinner conducted his pioneering studies of learning. That history of genuine intellectual contribution continues today.

This four-year programme includes a foundation year, which provides an entry route for students who need to build the scientific and academic skills required for degree-level psychology before entering the main curriculum. Once in the degree, you will study the major areas of psychological science, including cognitive, biological, developmental, social, and clinical psychology, alongside research methods in both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Hull's long history in the discipline means your teaching draws on genuine research expertise, and you will develop the kind of critical scientific thinking that is at the heart of good psychological practice.

Psychology graduates go on to a wide range of careers. With further postgraduate training, the most direct applied routes include clinical psychology, educational psychology, occupational psychology, health psychology, and forensic psychology. Without further professional training, psychology graduates find employment in human resources, social care, education, market research, the civil service, healthcare administration, and many other fields where understanding human behaviour and communicating clearly are valued.

Postgraduate study in psychology or a related social science, or professional training with the British Psychological Society, is a common next step for those seeking to develop specialist professional expertise.