Studying a psychology degree will equip you with a range of skills that are transferable and desired by employers
We offer more than a degree — every course is designed with employability and real-world experience at its core.
DMU is one of the few universities where you’ll benefit from a unique block teaching approach.
This course is professionally accredited, meaning your learning is informed by current industry practice.
Psychology is all about discovering how our minds shape our actions. In this course, you'll dive into key areas like biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, using scientific methods like observation and testing to understand why people behave the way they do. Plus, you can gain real-world experience with a work placement.
Our state-of-the-art facilities—featuring computer labs, research cubicles, and an observation suite—will support your learning, with expert technicians on hand. You’ll develop in-demand skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and communication, making you a strong candidate in any job market.
This BPS-accredited degree is your first step towards becoming a psychologist, with the chance to specialise in fields like clinical, educational, or forensic psychology. Tailor your learning with optional modules in your final year to align with your passions and career goals.
Key features
- Real world application: Explore how the mind influences behaviour through scientific methods such as observation, experimentation, and testing. Study core areas—biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology—and gain hands-on experience with an optional work placement.
- Learn in authentic, specialist facilities: Access advanced computer labs, research cubicles, interview rooms, an innovative food lab, and an observation suite—supported by expert technicians to enhance your practical learning.
- Boost your employability: Gain essential skills like critical thinking, data analysis, and effective communication, making you an attractive candidate in the job market.
- BPS-accredited for your future: Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree is your gateway to becoming a psychologist, or progressing into specialist areas like clinical, educational, or forensic psychology.
- Tailor your learning journey: Choose from a wide range of optional final-year modules to align your studies with your personal interests and career goals.
- Research-led teaching: Our curriculum is informed by the latest research and delivered by academics who are active researchers, ensuring your learning stays relevant and up to date.
- Broaden your horizons: Our graduates are in demand across various fields, excelling in roles that require a strong understanding of societal issues, including healthcare, criminal justice, education, and social work. With a strong emphasis on research methods in the first two years, our graduates are also well-prepared to pursue careers in research, data analytics, and as behavioural science officers in local authorities.
Block teaching designed around you
You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments – rather than lots of exams at the end of the year – and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging. Read more about block teaching.
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