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We have been pioneering higher education teaching in psychology here in East London since 1962. We are rightly proud of our location and the diversity it brings in ideas, and community, our students and staff.
We offer courses and module combinations with curricula uniquely designed to reflect the lives of our students, and our local communities, both at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology is accredited by the BPS for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), as are our BScs in Psychology with Child Development, Clinical and Community Psychology and Forensic Psychology.
Studying a BPS-accredited course will allow you to gain graduate or chartered membership (GBC), an important requirement for becoming a professional psychologist. We also offer Foundation Year courses to ensure your readiness to study for the full BSc.
Why choose UEL for a Psychology degree?
Our Psychology courses have been ranked 3rd in London in the Guardian University League Tables (2025).
We have wide expertise in multiple fields of research and practice, focusing on 'real world' impact, and engaging with local communities on issues of global concern, e.g. child development, gambling and addiction, and mental health treatments. With this extensive knowledge, our psychology academics lead in teaching our students to become excellent thinkers, responsible citizens, accomplished consumers and producers of psychological knowledge in our diverse, modern societies.
Our close links with industry, in all its forms, offer psychology students learning opportunities to enhance their employability skills. Through dedicated time in academic lectures, we encourage students to evaluate not only how their learning can help them use psychology in everyday life but also successfully enter the world of work.
Facilities
We have world-class laboratories and research facilities, including the BabyDevLab which stands at the forefront of developmental psychology, while our Technology-Enhanced Multipurpose Psychology Lab (TEMPL) is a ‘state of the art’ technology enhanced learning environment which catalyses, promotes and enables active research informed teaching, practical demonstrations and empirical research.
Other facilities include pioneering advancements in technology enhanced learning using eye tracking, EEG, VR/AR and associated psycho-physiology equipment. Furthermore, our research in AI and neuroscience is driving forward the frontiers of knowledge, making significant contributions to these cutting-edge fields.
Careers
As well as being the essential foundation for the psychology professions, our psychology programmes pave the way to a broad range of career pathways. The learning, skills and confidence acquired by students on our programmes reflect the knowledge and competencies required by diverse professions and meet the expectations of the job market.
Many jobs and careers are options for you with a BSc Psychology degree. These include jobs within the Allied Psychology sector, such as Employment Specialist, Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Wellbeing Manager, Mental Health Social Worker, FE Psychology teacher, Research Assistant or Assistant Psychologist. Some of these may require further training that we can help you with.
A third of our psychology graduates become professional psychologists but many others go into different graduate careers - health and social welfare, sport and leisure, education, human resource management, consumer research and advertising, media, market research and community work. If you choose to continue your studies, your degree in psychology will be the first step towards becoming a professional psychologist, whether it is in the field of clinical, educational, counselling or forensic psychology.
Some of our industry partners are the NHS Trusts across the North Thames region, MIND, Terrence Higgins Trust, Centrepoint, Women's Aid, National Autistic Society, Young Gamblers and Gamers Education Trust (YGAM), and many others where our students gain experience alongside professionals.
Our dedicated Careers team works closely with employers to provide up-to-date information about the skills and experience they're looking for and will support you during your studies and after you graduate.
At UEL, you'll have access to:
- Employability skills training such as interview techniques and CV writing.
- Career Assessment, giving you the opportunity to learn about yourself and Career Coach will help you to discover career suggestions based on your interests.
- UEL Skills Academy, where external professionals deliver sessions on the competencies most prized by graduate employers.
- Internships, placements and volunteering opportunities from our work placements team.
- Professional mentoring scheme, matching students with staff from major companies.
- Networking opportunities and annual careers fair.
- Support with setting up your own business.
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Use our online Career Coach to find out the different career paths your chosen subject area can lead you to. Get information on specific careers, job roles, potential wages and available jobs in the sector. Or take a quick quiz to find a career to match your personality type!
Our location
Our location in one of Europe's largest regeneration areas and our extensive links to local employers will also give you access to fantastic internships and placements. From heavy industry to high-tech, health and social care to the arts, there are so many opportunities right on our doorstep.
Our staff
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