Overview

Our courses have been designed to develop you as the psychologist of the future. From innovative and career-focussed assessments to understanding the challenges global societies will face in the future, your course will equip you with the skills and aptitude to make a difference.

Whatever your course (business, clinical, counselling, forensic, psychology or sport and exercise psychology), you will be taught by specialist practitioners whose work is underpinned by contemporary research. All courses are also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), putting you in a great position when you’re starting your career.

You will learn from real-world experience, share in cutting-edge research and experience a genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate.

Key features

• A welcoming, professional community of students and lecturers, including the Worcester Psychology Society, with guest speakers, group trips, social nights and a peer mentoring scheme.
• A personalised learning journey; choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies.
• A personalised learning journey; choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies.
• Assessments for life’ designed to reflect the key skills that employers of psychology graduates value helping to increase your employability prospects and making you prepared for today, tomorrow and beyond.
• Innovative and cutting-edge modules delivered by practitioners working in their specialist fields through research inspired and practitioner-based teaching.

Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. Explore the campus, meet our lecturers and talk to current students.

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a close-knit and high-achieving community where students are supported to succeed at every level.

The University is a truly inclusive place where every person counts as an individual. From designing imaginative facilities to providing practical support and tailored learning, we strive to help people of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve their own rich potential. We work hard to break down barriers and provide opportunities for all.

Recent Worcester achievements

• University of the Year - Finalist - 2019 Times Higher Education Awards and UK Social Mobility Awards
• 1st for Quality Education - 2019 Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings
• Outstanding Support for Students - Finalist - 2019 Times Higher Education Awards
• Top 10 for Student Satisfaction - 2019 National Student Survey
• Top 10 for Sustained Employment - Longitudinal Educational Outcomes survey (2017).