Psychology

Undergraduate Studies

‌Thank you for visiting our web pages dedicated to undergraduate degrees in the Department of Psychology.  We provide a range of undergraduate honours programmes accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for approximately 500 students. The department also supports seven undergraduate combined honours degrees with psychology as the ‘minor’ subject for a further 330 students.

See full list of our courses.

We offer you:

• Teaching supported by active research groups
• Modern laboratories with good technical support
• Excellent National Student Survey results
• Regular personal tutorials
• Individual final year project supervision
• Strong MSc and PhD programmes for graduates
• Opportunities for research and work experience
• Excellent graduate employment
• British Psychological Society recognition of degrees

BPS Accreditation

Our undergraduate programmes are accredited by the British Psychology Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved.   This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.  An accredited degree is required if you want to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, or Occupational Psychology.

BPS Wessex Branch Solent Hub

In 2012 Portsmouth was announced as the new geographical centre and contact for the BPS Wessex Branch Solent Hub.   The Wessex Hub encourages an interest in psychology throughout the local region.   This means that as the Wessex Hub contact we will be organising and hosting various seminars for the BPS.  As a student if you choose to become a member of the BPS then you automatically become a member of the Wessex Hub.  You will be invited to get involved as it is a fantastic opportunity to network with psychologists in the local area.  Check out the BPS website for details of the Wessex Hub and events in the Wessex region.  

Student Newsletter

Each year we produce a newsletter for the prospective students who attend our open days. Click here to see the latest edition.

The Inside Perspective

Discover from our recent graduates what it is really like to study here with us.

‌PsychSoc

The Psychology Society (PsychSoc) is a student led group within the department who organise and run events and activities to help enhance your time as a student here. PsychSoc is both academic and social, providing an alternative look at the world of psychology. It provides opportunities for you to interact with those on your course outside of teaching hours and encourages conversation between year groups and across degree courses. Events organised by PsychSoc have included pub quizzes, comedy nights and summer balls, as well as organising guest lecturers and debates about current issues in psychology.   All students from the start to end of their degree are encouraged to get involved.