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Undergraduate courses in Psychology Home Courses Undergraduate Study Psychology 8th for Student Satisfaction in Psychology Complete University Guide 2025 8th for Academic Support, 5th for Assessment & Feedback National Student Survey 2024 - Psychology Next level facilities Design and record your own experiments in our £30m Science Centre Take part in hands-on and hyper-real psychology research using cutting-edge spaces, tools and tech in our £30m Science Centre and with support from experienced practitioners. At University of Staffordshire, you learn about psychology as it applies to everyday life – whether devising your own lab tests, assisting staff with real-life research projects, or on placement. This commitment to producing world-ready graduates is one of the many reasons behind our successful track record for student satisfaction. We offer four different degree paths – Psychology; Psychology and Counselling; Psychology and Child Development; and Forensic and Criminological Psychology. Our established degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a broad range of optional modules enables you to personalise your learning. You can specialise in your chosen field and broaden your knowledge in specific areas of interest. Based within the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences, we champion digital innovation through our cutting-edge simulation and immersive technologies. Take our driving simulator, for example, which lets you monitor impact on attention and response times when someone takes a phone call or reads a text message. Book an Open Day Order a prospectus Courses Counselling University Certificate Study options Part-time Forensic and Criminological Psychology BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Part-time Placement year Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) Subject to validation Study options Full-time Psychology BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Part-time Foundation year Placement year Psychology and Child Development BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Part-time Placement year Psychology and Counselling BSc (Hons) Study options Full-time Part-time Placement year Psychology and Criminology BSc (Hons) Subject to validation Study options Full-time Psychotherapeutic Counselling University Professional Diploma Study options Part-time Sorry, this video requires the use of functional cookies which you have not consented to use. Change your cookie settings or watch the video on the provider's website Careers and connections Our career-focused approach to learning covers core areas of psychology and specialisms in your chosen field, alongside opportunities for work-related experience through our industry connections. Facilities and expertise Learn alongside experienced researchers and use industry-leading equipment and software, both in the lab and out in the field thanks to our portable equipment. Student experiences From the approachability and friendliness of staff to the chance to train and use specialist equipment , find out what students like most about studying Psychology. If you're passionate about wanting to help and understand people, University of Staffordshire is the place to be. Features My placement year with the Prison Advice and Care Trust Forensic Psychology student Hana Bosworth helped to reunite prisoners with their families as part of her placement work. Student Union award wins for psychology academics This year our Psychology team scooped awards for Academic Mentor of the Year and Lecturer I’m Never Late For. 5 ways you'll get work-ready with University of Staffordshire At University of Staffordshire, we’ll not only help you explore the fascinating field of psychology but also equip you with the skills and experiences needed to succeed in your future career. Research spotlight: Grandparent Special Guardians’ lived experiences A study to develop further insights into the experiences of grandparents taking on the role of Special Guardianship and the subsequent impact on relationships within the family. Research spotlight: Support priorities of older carers A study by Dr Daniel Herron and Dr Jessica Runacres to understand the support priorities of older (65+ years old) carers of people living with dementia. Research spotlight: The effects of body positive quotes Research by PhD researcher Jenna Taylor, Dr Sarah Rose and Dr Alison Owen into the effects of viewing body positive quotes on body satisfaction, appreciation and self-objectification. Research spotlight: Relative age and psychosocial development A systematic review into the impact of relative age effects on psychosocial development by Dr Sarah Rose and Dr Claire Barlow. Research spotlight: Vegan Mothers A study by Eliza Jones and Dr Amy Burton exploring vegan mothers’ experiences of making food choices for infants and young children. Open Day Saturday 7 June 2025 Explore our campus and facilities, find out more about the courses you're interested in and connect with our lecturers and current students. Book now Got a question about Psychology? Our friendly enquiries team are on hand to answer any questions you may have about your course, life at University of Staffordshire and much more.