Psychology

Why Psychology at UEL

The School of Psychology at University of East London builds its education on real-world practice—students work with actual patients and communities throughout their studies. Accreditation from the British Psychological Society opens pathways to professional membership, while the university’s partnerships with organizations like NHS Trust, MIND, and the National Autistic Society provide hands-on opportunities. Labs equipped with everything from BabyDev facilities to eye tracking, EEG, and virtual reality technology allow students to explore where psychology meets innovation.

Criminology and Psychology

The BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology brings together human behavior study with an analysis of how justice systems function. Over three years, students examine what drives criminal motivation—from serial killers to state crimes—while exploring society’s response to deviant behavior. This prepares specialists for careers in forensic psychology and criminal profiling. Former practitioners, active researchers, and criminologists teach here, offering students diverse perspectives on police work, courts, and correctional systems.

Clinical and Community Psychology

What sets BSc (Hons) Clinical and Community Psychology apart is its direct access to operating services and local communities. Students engage through volunteer programs and NHS partnerships, applying clinical psychology tools with vulnerable populations. The program teaches how social factors shape individual wellbeing—not just in theory, since students immediately address real human needs, supporting marginalized groups through projects with community partners who depend on these collaborations.

Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology delivers foundational training with emphasis on research methods and practical experience. First-year students cover six core modules spanning brain information processing to career applications. The second year deepens knowledge through cognitive, biological, and social psychology, plus Work-Based Learning in actual organizations. Third year brings independent empirical research and specialization options—addiction psychology or criminal behavior, for instance—that prepare students for specific career paths they’ve chosen.

Applied Positive Psychology

Europe’s oldest MSc Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at University of East London examines wellbeing science—from positive emotions to resilience and creativity. Post-pandemic, this field has gained particular relevance by focusing on what helps people and communities thrive. Its flexible structure offers three specializations: Positive Psychology, Coaching Psychology, or Positive Organisations & Leadership. Students can exit with a full master’s, certificate, or diploma, while graduates may add a second specialization through postgraduate certification.

Business Psychology at University of East London

The one-year MSc Business Psychology, accredited by ABP, teaches how to apply psychological principles for organizational improvement. Instead of exams, students tackle real business cases and present findings to industry professionals, gaining skills for HR, consulting, and organizational development careers. The program covers workplace health strategies, research methods, and optional modules in coaching, organizational change, and leadership. Meanwhile, a network of 400+ organizational psychology alumni helps students build connections for career advancement.