Psychology Taster Events

Our in-person and online taster experiences are designed to give you a first-hand perspective of studying psychology. You can browse the talks and sample lectures on this page to get an idea what it's like to study psychology at Birkbeck. Dates and times for scheduled taster events and question and answer sessions will be listed here when available.

Three reasons to study Psychology at Birkbeck

Professor Gilly Forrester explains why studying undergraduate psychology at Birkbeck gives you some key advantages.

Three reasons to study psychology at Birkbeck

Undergraduate course overview

Professor Gilly Forrester gives an overview of the College, department and undergraduate degrees in psychology.

Postgraduate Course Overview

Professor Iroise Dumontheil describes the range of postgraduate courses available in the department.

Learning Support

Dr Claire Santorelli, our department's study skills coordinator, outlines support and training to help you get the most out of your studies at Birkbeck.

MSc Conversion Overview

Professor Eddy Davelaar explains how our MSc conversion course can widen your career opportunities even with a first degree that's not in psychology.

Careers in psychology

Professor Gilly Forrester outlines the qualifications required to become a professional psychologist and the various specialisms in the field of psychology.

Student Testimonial

Zulaitu, who’s studying BSc Psychology with neuroscience, describes how the course gives her insights into leading research that she can use in her day job.

Taster talk: The adolescent brain

Professor Iroise Dumontheil presents some insights into the paradox of the adolescent brain.

Taster talk: Sleep (part 1)

Professor Angelica Ronald talks about the biology of sleep and what can contribute to a good night’s sleep.

Taster talk: Sleep (part 2)

Professor Ronald continues her examination of the neuroscience behind sleeping.

Birkbeck Babylab research: how do infants learn?

Researchers from the Babylab describe some of their methods for investigating how infants learn about the world around them.

Library services

Our psychology students benefit from the guidance and support of a subject librarian.

Birkbeck Psychological Society

Karien Kitshoff, president of Birkbeck's Psychological Society for students, introduces the society.