
Your Postgraduate Psychology Offer Holder hub

Congratulations on your offer to study Postgraduate Psychology at the University of Birmingham! This is your dedicated subject hub where you will find important information about your course before you start.
Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ webinar for international offer holders
We know you may have lots of questions about joining us at Birmingham and about studying in the UK. No question is too small — we’re here to help you find our more about Birmingham before you join us in the autumn. As well as an informal Q&A, each webinar will have an opportunity for you to hear from a range of speakers from services including Accommodation, Careers Network and Worklink. Our international student ambassadors, who were in your position not long ago, are also keen to share their experiences.
These events will be held on Zoom and you can register below. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and we’ll send your joining details within 24 hours of the event.
27th May – 12:00 – 13:00 – Alumni and Accommodation
24th June – 12:00 – 13:00 – Worklink and Accommodation
Why study Psychology at Birmingham?
- Explore your interests – Our Psychology courses offer an excellent opportunity for advanced learning in Psychology. Delve more deeply into your area of interest and gain the specific skills and knowledge needed to build your chosen career.
- Get involved in industry – Benefit from the training and research opportunities provided by our extensive links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and overseas.
- Unparalleled student experience – The School of Psychology offers excellent support to its postgraduates, from libraries and research spaces, to careers support and funding opportunities. Engage with research-active staff and be part of the latest psychological science using leading technologies and methods.
One of the best things about my course was the opportunity to work and interact with classmates from a wide range of countries and cultural backgrounds. These experiences helped me develop strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in cross-cultural and cross-functional settings. Learning how to navigate different perspectives and work styles has been incredibly valuable, both personally and professionally.

Hear more from Hu
Read Hu's StorySchool of Psychology Alumna, Hu, shares her experience of why she chose to study at Birmingham, some highlights and challenges of her time on the course, and the transferrable skills she was able to take into her job after graduating.

Over 600 courses, one community
Meet your future classmates through our Unibuddy community. Build your connections early.
One of the UK’s most targeted universities by top graduate employers
The University of Birmingham is one of the country’s most consistently sought‑after universities by the UK’s top graduate employers, and has been for the last decade (The Graduate Market in 2026 High Fliers report). We are creating a new generation of innovative professionals ready to be part of advancing modern cutting-edge industries.

Student Story - Dr Kathryn Rowsell
Read Kathryn's StoryKathryn Rowsell was a student in our 2021 Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (ForenPsyD) Cohort. Hear more about her journey to becoming an NHS Foundation Trust Forensic Psychologist.

Explore Careers Information, Support and Opportunities
Unlock your potential with Careers Network
University of Birmingham has been ranked 13th in the UK and 82nd globally for Psychology
(QS World University Rankings 2026)

Explore your module choices
Psychology Module ChoicesFind out what modules you can study as part of your degree with our module handbook. When its time to choose your modules you will be sent a separate email so keep an eye out for that.

Contribute to our research
Expand your researchExplore what our academics and current students are researching and how your study can make an impact! We conduct fundamental and applied research that benefits our discipline, individuals and societies: research that matters.





