Psychology
Understanding psychology gives you a deeper understanding of behaviour, and how it is influenced. Psychology’s applications are found everywhere, from half-time team talks in competitive sports to the lighting, music and layout of supermarkets.
A psychology degree from Teesside University goes beyond the study of general psychological theory. As well as exploring how human beings interact, and what influences a person’s unique psychological make-up, you have the opportunity to consider psychology in more specific contexts, such as health, bereavement and forensics.Our lecturers are involved in shaping government policy in applied psychological areas. And with accreditation from the British Psychological Society for graduates, you couldn’t be in a better place to study a psychology degree.
Undergraduate Courses
- Counselling, FdA
- Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons)
- Psychology, BSc (Hons)
- Psychology and Counselling, BSc (Hons)
- Psychology and Criminology, BSc (Hons)
- Therapeutic Counselling, BA (Hons)
Postgraduate Courses
- Forensic Psychology, MSc
- Health Psychology, MSc
- Legal and Forensic Psychology,* MSc
- Psychology (Graduate Conversion), Diploma in
- Psychology (Top-up), Doctorate
Short Courses
* Subject to University approval
Factfile
- 94% of students studying psychology at Teesside are happy with their course, ranking us in the top ten nationally (National Student Survey 2009)
- All psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and cover all BPS stipulated core topics
- We have links with the HM Prison Service, the National Probation Service, Cleveland Police, youth offender teams and Victim Support Teesside
- You use our specialist facilities and laboratories, among the best in the country
- You have great opportunities to engage in study-related voluntary work

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