Find your course
- Applied Child Psychology - MSc
- Behavioural Data Science / Psychological Data Science - MSc
- Clinical Associate in Psychology Level 7 Apprenticeship - MSc
- Cyberpsychology - MSc
- Forensic Psychology - Doctor of Psychology
- Forensic Mental Health - MSc
- Forensic Psychology - MSc
- Occupational Psychology - MSc
- Psychological Research Methods - MRes; MSc
- Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health - MSc
- Psychology - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology - MSc; PGDip
- Psychology (Cognition and Neuroscience) - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology (Criminal Psychology) - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology (Developmental Psychology) - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology (Mental Health) - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Counselling - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Criminology - BSc (Hons)
- Psychology with Sociology - BSc (Hons)
- Sport Psychology - MSc
What is Psychology at NTU about?
By choosing Psychology at NTU, you'll explore the secrets of what makes us human, what it means to be alive, and why we behave in the ways we do.
Personalisation is key to our courses, and you'll have the option to tailor your learning through optional modules whether you choose BSc (Hons) Psychology, or one of our specialist pathways in mental health, forensics, counselling, criminology, sociology, or educational and developmental psychology. As a Psychology student, you'll benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities to support behavioural study, data analysis and computer modelling.
All of our undergraduate degrees, and two of our postgraduate Masters courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society.
in the UK for students satisfied with teaching (Guardian University Guide 2027)
of psychology and health graduates are in work within 15 months of finishing their degree (latest graduate outcome survey 2023/24)
of Developmental Psychology students would recommend studying at NTU to others (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2026)
What do our Psychology students say?
Sunny Ngao
Lucy Reeder shares her experiences of studying BSc Psychology (Mental Health) and why she chose NTU.
Nóra Bajcsi
Read more about Nóra's experience on the Psychological Research Methods Masters course.
Eirini Tsakouridou
Hear from BSc Psychology (Forensic Psychology) student, Eirini, about her highlights of studying at NTU.
Camrynn Dueck
Hear from BSc Psychology with Criminology student, Camrynn, about her highlights of studying at NTU.
Christian Upton
Student Christian Upton fills us in on studying MSc Occupational Psychology at NTU.
Phoebe Hodson
"When reading about the course I knew straight away it would be right up my street. I also came to an open day and enjoyed the feel of the university campus and had a really good chat with one of the lecturers."
What careers can you pursue after your degree?
Our Psychology courses are designed so you can develop the knowledge and skills you'll need for your future career.
Work-like experience opportunities are an integral part of our courses and feature at all levels of study. You'll be given the opportunity to get involved in activities through your core modules such as employer challenges, work experience, Nottingham Trent Volunteering and work insight events.
As our undergraduate and Masters degrees are wide ranging and diverse, our graduates have been employed in a wide range of organisations and businesses such as:
- the NHS
- UK government
- His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service
- local government
- Boots UK
- police forces
- primary schools and multi academy trusts
- mental health charities
- Ministry of Justice
- Framework Housing Assocation.
They have gone on to enjoy successful careers as:
- psychologists
- mental health and wellbeing practitioners
- teachers
- prison officers
- police officers
- social workers
- intelligence analysts
- marketing executives
- recruitment consultants
- drugs and young people support workers.
After completing an undergraduate degree you may also be interested in further study at postgraduate level.
Other ways to experience Psychology
Throughout the year, we host a range of events for schools to visit us on campus and experience what Psychology at NTU is all about. Find out more about the dates available, and book your place below.
Explore your facilities and campus
Find out more about our state-of-the-art Psychology facilities, take a virtual tour of campus, and learn about what's going on in the Department of Psychology.
Psychology Laboratories
Find out about our state-of-the-art psychology laboratories and how they can help you to get the most out of your studies.
Take a virtual tour
The NTU virtual tour is a great way to get to know our University from the comfort of your own home.
Campus and facilities
The state-of-the-art facilities at every NTU campus are uniquely developed to meet the needs of our students and will prepare you for working in your chosen industry.
Nottingham Institute of Psychology
At the Nottingham Institute of Psychology, we think, we analyse, and we learn through cutting-edge teaching, research and scholarship.