Courses
Psychology is always looking ahead. Learn how to create a better future and master the sought-after skills modern technology can’t mimic. Our four BSc degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society and cover everything from sport and exercise to education and criminology. Our teaching team specialise in important areas like cyberpsychology and addiction – you might even work alongside them as a paid intern.
In our brand new £6m Law & Psychology building, we’ll help you develop uniquely human skills – you’ll be able to show employers you can think creatively, communicate effectively and collaborate on research projects. When you graduate, build on your expertise with postgraduate study or apply your skills to careers in everything from health psychology to advertising.
- Carry out your own research in our new £6m Law & Psychology building. Discover our research labs for eye tracking, EEG, TMS, our VR suite and even a simulated bar to study the effects of alcohol.
- Whatever course you choose, you’ll be in good hands – we’re 1st in the North West for overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2021 – Psychology).
- Get involved with research projects and paid internships within the department. You’ll work with our research-active staff who are specialists in their areas of expertise.
Courses
| Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Psychology | BSc (Hons) | C812 |
| Psychology | BSc (Hons) | C800 |
| Psychology & Criminology | BSc (Hons) | P3C5 |
| Sport & Exercise Psychology | BSc (Hons) | C813 |
The above Psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society. You may also be interested in:
| Course Name | Qualification | UCAS Code |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology and Psychology | BA (Hons) | C5P3 |
| Psychosocial Analysis of Offending Behaviour | BSc (Hons) | C816 |
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Psychology in the News
Facilities
The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Law and Criminology.
The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning. There are also specially designed experimental facilities for psychological research.
Psychology resources include state-of-the-art eye trackers, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) methods, and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for examining cognitive functioning and brain activity. Other specialist laboratories include a group testing laboratory, two bi-directional observation rooms, a ‘bar simulation laboratory’ (for alcohol research), audio-visual suites and dedicated IT facilities equipped with subject specific software installed to support experimental work.
Law and Psychology Building 360 Virtual Tour
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Open Days and Virtual Events
If you are considering studying at Edge Hill University, the best way to gain an insight into the student experience is to discover our stunning campus for yourself by attending an open day.
You can tour the campus, including the halls of residence, with a student guide. There will also be opportunities to attend presentations and view subject facilities.
Alternatively, our virtual open day pages offer the chance to discover everything that Edge Hill University has to offer and find out more about any subjects of interest, including psychology, through a series of online activities.
Book your place at an open day
View our virtual open day pages
