
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.
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 StoryMSc 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.

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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.

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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.




