Psychology

Go further with psychology

From psychology to a wealth of career options

Learn from leading researchers and clinicians at Manchester who are making exciting discoveries in the fields of psychology and mental health.

Earn a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited degree from an internationally-recognised university and graduate with transferable skills.

If you want to broaden your university experience, you can choose to swap some of your psychology units for ones in business and management, foreign languages, or other subjects available from our University College for Interdisciplinary Learning.

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Placement options

Go on placement and add valuable work experience to your CV.

Elect for a 30-hour integrated placement in second year (BSc Psychology only) or a take on a full-time, year-long placement in third year.

Our placement partners include the NHS, local schools and colleges, voluntary organisations and businesses.

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Study abroad

With the option to study abroad offered to all undergraduate students who meet our progression criteria, take the opportunity to learn in one of our overseas partner institutions in Canada, Australia, Spain and the United States.

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From our students

My journey from Syria to studying psychology at Manchester

Syrian student Sedra explains why she's studying psychology at Manchester, and the highlights of the course so far.

Read the blog : My journey from Syria to studying psychology at Manchester

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Opening doors with my BSc in Psychology

Mursheda talks about the opportunities offered by the Manchester Psychology degree.

Read the blog : Opening doors with my BSc in Psychology

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Why I recommend doing a placement year

BSc Psychology student Alana talks about what she has gained from a year-long research placement.

Read the blog : Why I recommend doing a placement year as a BSc Psychology student.

Alana Potter, third-year BSc Psychology student.

How to access support during your studies

BSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology student Charlotte explains the different sources of support for students.

Read the blog : Pride and the fear of asking for help: how to access support during your studies.

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Careers

Improve your employability

Employment-focused units and work placements will enhance your teamwork, communication and leadership skills.

Our graduates go on to work in marketing, advertising, journalism, management, research, teaching, policing, nursing, counselling and social work.

All of our undergraduate psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society - the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.