Study

We provide high-quality undergraduate programmes giving you a thorough and comprehensive grounding in psychology, preparing you for professional career options or further study following graduation.

Our programmes

Psychology BSc (with optional year abroad)
3-4 years, full-time | UCAS code: C800
What makes us tick? For psychologists, it’s the ultimate question – and one you’ll look at from many angles. When you graduate, you’ll have a wealth of insight into the human mind, as well as the ability to help people in real and meaningful ways.

Applied Psychology BSc (with optional year abroad)  
3-4 years, full-time | UCAS code: C811
The value of psychological expertise is recognised in all walks of life. You’ll focus on forensic, occupational and clinical psychology, working with applied psychologists and carrying out research that will set you up for a career in the field.

Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (with optional year abroad)  
3-4 years, full-time | UCAS code: C8BC
How can we harness the brain’s activity to better understand how we think, feel and behave? This is what cognitive neuroscience is all about. And studied side-by-side with psychology, the answers have an impressive range of real-world applications.

Biological Sciences (Neuroscience) BSc (with optional year in industry or year abroad)
3-4 years, full-time | UCAS code: B140
No computer is more powerful or complex than the human brain. And you’ll get to study the central role it plays in our nervous system – and what can happen when it goes wrong. This degree includes the option to change your specialism in your second year.

Biological Sciences (Zoology) BSc (with optional year in industry or year abroad)
3-4 years, full-time | UCAS code: C300
Zoology covers the behaviour, ecology and evolution of everything within the animal kingdom. Alongside the fundamental theories of zoology, you’ll also gain hands-on lab and fieldwork experience. This degree includes the option to change your specialism in your second year.

Accreditation

Our teaching is powered by cutting-edge research conducted in the primary domains of neuroscience, cognitive science and social and applied sciences, and is accredited for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society. You will get the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS on all the courses we offer, provided you obtain at least a lower second class (2:2) honours degree.

Student Psychology Society

We have an active Student Psychology Society which organises various events and has a lively social programme.

Active research ethos

All students studying psychology for three years have an opportunity to participate in our research programmes during their final year.

We are very active in research, and our work enjoys a national and international reputation. Much of our current research is applied in nature, and includes:

• Studies of cognitive biases and heuristics in human judgement and decision making spatial learning
• Effects of "burn out" in the medical profession
• Reading development
• Eyewitness testimony
• Criminal profiling
• Interviewing techniques and expert evidence in court
• The role of visual attention in word recognition

Our postgraduate psychology programmes have an applied focus, enabling you to combine your passion for human behaviour with the chance to develop your professional knowledge and skills.

With teaching by recognised experts, our courses are also great preparation for a career in research.

Our programmes

Psychology MSc
1 year, full-time
This is for you if... you are looking for a postgraduate degree that will allow you to pursue a career in psychology or to apply psychological knowledge in your work and life.

Research Methods in Psychology MRes
1-2 years, full- or part-time
This is for you if... you want to study research methods at an advanced level and conduct an original research project in psychology.

Research Methods in Human Cognitive Neuroscience MRes
1-2 years, full- or part-time
This is for you if... you want to study research methods at an advanced level and conduct an original research project in human cognitive neuroscience.

Research Methods in Psychology of Mental Health MRes
1-2 years, full- or part-time
This is for you if... you want to study research methods at an advanced level and conduct an original research project in psychology of mental health.

As a PhD student you will be an integral part of the academic life of the School, which aims to deliver high-quality supervision through experienced academics who are actively researching and publishing and have international reputations for the quality of their research.

We aim to develop and maintain research of international quality. Our experts have an international reputation across a variety of fields, including neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, visual cognition, word recognition and reading, game theory, and aspects of applied psychology.

Our research degrees

Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy)
Our DClinPsy programme aims to enhance the psychological health of the community and the delivery of NHS healthcare services generally by training skilled and autonomous clinical psychologists.

PhD or MPhil
Our PhD or MPhil programmes allow you to gain training and experience in conducting high-quality empirical research in Psychology, in preparation for a career in academia or research.

Duration

• PhD (minimum registration: three years full-time; four years part-time)
• MPhil (minimum registration: one year full-time; two years part-time)

Research areas

If you are thinking of doing a PhD, one of the first steps is to identify a suitable supervisor. Browse the research interests of our academic staff to find a supervisor.

If you require additional information or have any queries, please email pvs-pgr@le.ac.uk.

How to apply

Find full details on how to apply, including information about fees and funding.

Postgraduate courses by distance learning

Coaching Psychology MSc
2 years, by distance learning
Gain an introduction to this exciting and broad ranging area of applied psychology. Coaching psychology is used increasingly across a variety of specialisms, including with individuals, organisations, in education, healthcare and sport.

Occupational Psychology MSc
2 years, by distance learning
This is for you if... you want a sound knowledge and understanding of how psychology can be applied in an occupational context.

Psychology of Coaching MSc
2 years, by distance learning
Get an introduction into the psychological theories that underpin coaching practice. You will be introduced to psychological theory and research and how it is used within coaching across a variety of specialisms

Psychology of Work MSc/PGDip 
1-2 years, by distance learning
This is for you if... you want a sound knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in occupational psychology and to learn how this knowledge can be applied to the solution of problems that arise in occupational settings.

Psychology MSc
2 years, by distance learning
This is for you if... you are looking for a conversion course that will support you in pursuing a career as a professional psychologist.

Our agents

We have a number of international partners that can help you with your application and admission to our distance learning courses. They will also be able to explain in detail what it will be like to study the course in your country. If you are interested in one of our distance learning courses and you are resident in one of the countries below, please feel free to contact the relevant local agent.

For more information contact the Distance Learning Team by email at dlstudy@le.ac.uk or by telephone at +44 (0)116 252 2903.

We offer past and present students the opportunity to study the following additional course:

Psychometric Test User Training CPD
4 weeks, by distance learning
You will take the Assistant Test User course, then choose to take one or both of Occupational Test User: Ability or Occupational Test User: Personality.