Undergraduate study
     

Psychology

The popularity of our psychology courses reflects the human fascination with how we live our lives. Psychologists develop an understanding of why people think, act, react and interact in certain ways, both as individuals and within groups. We have developed a range of courses to build on our academic expertise and practical insight.

First-class facilities

The first-class facilities for psychology students are all on campus. The University's Library houses a large stock of books, journals and has online access to further journals and databases. You also have access to the University’s own mock court room and police station.

As a psychology student, you have access to state-of-the-art computer suites; dedicated laboratories for interviewing, interaction, cognition, biopsychology and psycholinguistics; and a relaxation room for student research. These facilities allow you to develop practical skills in the investigation of human behaviour.

Psychology is based in the Clarendon Building, where we have specialist teaching facilities with interactive white boards, an open-access computing laboratory, student centre and coffee shop. Our modules allow you to develop your knowledge, research skills and critical thinking, and are all supported by online materials.

Quality teaching

At Teesside we are committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment. Feedback from the National Student Survey praises our personal tutoring system and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning. Our modules are supported by electronic materials and we use a variety of techniques to ensure your learning is exciting, challenging and interesting.

Research

Teaching in psychology is underpinned by a strong research culture. We contribute extensively to national and international conferences, top-level peer-reviewed journals and the shaping of national and international policy. Our staff have a variety of research interests and are members of a wide range of collaborative research groups and institutes. Teesside University is home to the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group (iIIRG).

Psychology

Excellent prospects

Our psychology courses provide the training you require to follow a career in health and social welfare, the police, the probation and prison services, or in the voluntary and public sectors. Further postgraduate study at Teesside prepares you to enter your chosen profession with chartered status. Of course, all of our degrees equip you with the skills necessary for numerous graduate-level jobs on completion of your degree.

Factfile

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  • 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
  • Teesside University is home to the iIIRG
  • Our specialist facilities and laboratories are among the best in the country
  • Great opportunities to engage in study-related voluntary work