School of Psychology

Our Psychology courses are designed to be challenging, stimulating and relevant to the needs of today's society. You'll learn techniques that enable people to enjoy healthy lifestyles and facilitate their physical and mental health and wellbeing. 

Welcome to the School of Psychology

You'll develop fresh perspectives and engage in research design and delivery, gathering, organising, analysing and interpreting data with our support and guidance. This will give you the opportunity to shed light on and develop solutions for real-world issues, providing information relevant for a range of person-centred services.

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Our psychology courses

You can choose a psychology degree that’s right for you from our range of courses. We have undergraduate and postgraduate courses – and you can choose to study on campus, online, full time or part time. The majority of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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Which areas can you study in the School of Psychology?

Find out more about courses in the School of Psychology at the University of Derby.

Find out more about courses in the School of Psychology at the University of Derby.

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Psychology research

In an ever-changing environment, psychology has the power to transform lives and promote wellbeing. Through our research and application of concepts and principles, we are making a real-world impact.

Our research includes looking into understanding more about people and the planet, and whether compassion-based approaches might offer a solution to the wellbeing and mental health crisis in education.

Psychology research stories

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Maths anxiety: how to solve the problem

Psychology experts are leading a drive to raise maths attainment in education and improve numeracy skills in the workplace – by tackling the fear of maths affecting both children and adults.

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Championing deeper connections with nature

Our behavioural research is shaping national and international programmes which draw on the power of nature connectedness to improve mental wellbeing and encourage pro-environmental action.

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Harnessing compassion for mental health and wellbeing

Around one in 12 people suffer from a mental health disorder, making improving mental wellbeing a global priority. Our pioneering research has led to effective therapies and interventions.

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Understanding people and planet

Our research considers how humans engage in the fulfilment of our needs and desires, while interacting with our environment.

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Compassion in education

Researchers at the University of Derby are leading exploration of whether compassion-based approaches in education might offer an alternative solution for this sector.