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Psychology
Why study Psychology?
Study Psychology at Birkbeck in London and combine research excellence in psychology and neuroscience with flexible, student-centered learning. Our accredited courses offer hands-on experience in pioneering labs, including the BabyLab and Birkbeck-UCL Neuroimaging Centre, while developing analytical, research and transferable skills. Graduates gain a strong foundation for professional training and careers across health, education, business and beyond.
Careers
A degree in Psychology at Birkbeck opens up diverse career and further-study pathways. Programmes prepare students for roles in mental and social health, education, human resources, research, user experience, marketing, and organisational development. Graduates gain practical, analytical and research skills valued across multiple sectors. Graduates have pursued roles such as:
- clinical or counselling psychologist, educational psychologist
- UX researcher or human-resources professional
- market researcher, academic or business researcher, or progressed to postgraduate study for professional psychology careers.
Highlights:
- Top 10 in the UK for psychological sciences research, 2021 Research Excellence Framework.
- 5th in the UK for teaching quality, 2023 National Student Survey.
- Access to world-class facilities including the BabyLab, ToddlerLab and Birkbeck-UCL Neuroimaging Centre.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society.
