Psychology

Why Psychology at Hull

Psychology has been taught at University of Hull since 1928, when Freud’s theories were still taking shape and brain scanning technologies were just emerging. Nearly a century later, the department maintains this legacy through research facilities that include a brain stimulation lab with EEG and fNIRS equipment, alongside specialized spaces for studying early development and cognitive processes. What distinguishes Hull’s approach is its practical orientation, backed by partnerships with NHS and private sector organizations. Students engage with real cases through the on-campus crime scene training center, while successful graduates from the clinical psychology track can bypass standard selection procedures to enter a fully-funded ClinPsyD doctorate.

Criminology with Psychology

The BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology brings together an understanding of criminal behavior with hands-on forensic skills. Hull stands among the few British universities where students can access a crime scene training center directly on campus, working through cases that range from cybercrime to domestic violence. Regional and national law enforcement connections further enhance this program, offering semester-long placements with Humberside Police. Before graduation, students can also meet major criminal justice employers through the department’s annual career fair.

Psychology

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the BSc (Hons) Psychology covers core domains—cognition, neuroscience, developmental patterns, forensic applications—while allowing students to pursue specialized interests like zoopsychology through field trips to Yorkshire Wildlife Park or the shores of Loch Lomond, which are included in tuition. University of Hull supports flexible pathways: exchange semesters in the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, or Hungary; industry placements; or research assistant positions during studies. Graduates who complete third-year clinical modules can apply directly to the university’s fully-funded clinical psychology doctorate.

Psychology and Business at University of Hull

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Business merges two fields where the university has built its reputation: psychology, taught here for nearly a century, and a business school holding AACSB and AMBA accreditations that fewer than 2% of institutions worldwide achieve. This program explores how psychological insights shape leadership, marketing, and organizational culture. Students examine foundational areas—cognition, social behavior, personality—alongside business disciplines like organizational behavior and human resource management, developing the interdisciplinary perspective that careers bridging people and strategy require.

Clinical Applications of Psychology

The MSc Clinical Applications of Psychology prepares specialists for mental health practice through curriculum designed by working clinical psychologists and researchers. They guide students through evidence-based intervention methods and contemporary approaches to understanding mental disorders. Partnerships with NHS and local healthcare providers ensure the program remains relevant while giving students access to visiting practitioners. Graduates move into roles as assistant psychologists or psychological wellbeing consultants, or they continue toward PhD research and clinical psychology doctorates.