Psychology undergraduate courses

Choose a psychology degree that is right for you from our range of accredited courses. Learn from lecturers at the forefront of psychological research and work on a variety of research projects exploring real-world issues on a challenging and dynamic course.

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Why study Psychology at Derby?

Our degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), preparing you for postgraduate study and professional roles in psychology, wider psychological professions, and a range of careers beyond psychology.
Gain a foundation of psychological knowledge and skills, covering all the main areas of psychology, as well as a range of specialist optional modules and placement opportunities.
Learn from academics with diverse expertise in areas such as maternal health, parapsychology, and mental health interventions. Our academics are also conducting impactful research into areas of psychology such as compassion and wellbeing, stalking behaviour and nature connectedness.
We are one of the few universities in the UK to offer an integrated degree dedicated to the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system.

Practical experience

Undertake placements in schools, mental health organisations, and community groups, gaining real-world experience that prepares you for the workplace.
Access cutting-edge facilities including the Psychological Observation Suite, EEG labs, and specialised spaces for experimental research.

Research opportunities

Join active research projects addressing topics like addiction, decision-making processes, and anxiety interventions.
Collaborate with faculty on impactful studies that inform mental health practices, educational strategies, and societal policies.

Find out more about the range of research happening in the School of Psychology at the University of Derby.

Careers

Graduates pursue roles in clinical psychology, forensic psychology, education, and research.
Many continue to master’s or PhD-level study, supported by Derby’s strong reputation in psychology.
The skills you gain - including data analysis, critical thinking, and interpersonal communication - make you highly employable in a range of sectors.

Professional bodies

The British Psychological Society have eight overarching standards which we have met and achieved, so you can be sure that the quality of our teaching, and the content of our course is of the highest standard. The BPS commended our psychology team for their strong commitment to student development, support and inclusion.

As our degree is accredited by the BPS, if you achieve at least a second class honours qualification and obtain at least 40% in your Independent Study in Psychology, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society. You can then progress to accredited postgraduate qualifications and training to gain chartered membership.