Undergraduate study
Develop the skills and knowledge to investigate and understand human behaviour and the brain processes behind it, ready for an exciting career.
Spend a year on a work placement
You can test out a career you're interested in by adding an optional work placement year to your degree.
It’s a great way to gain valuable experience to make you stand out from the crowd (especially if you’re thinking of a career in the field of Psychology).
Preparing you for the career you want
You'll get lots of support to help you work out what you want to do after graduation, and the steps you need to take to get there. From skills development sessions built into the curriculum, to regular talks from alumni and visiting psychology professionals to inspire you.
And when it comes to careers, our graduates go on to qualify as clinical psychologists, apply psychology in professions like counselling or research, and diversify into fields like marketing, human resources, and teaching.
One thing that’s for sure is you won't be short of options with a degree in psychology from Sheffield!
Why study psychology?
Hear from student Niamh and Professor Glenn Waller as they share what makes psychology at Sheffield so special, from the flexibility and breadth, to the careers we prepare you for.
Facilities
Access a range of tools for testing participants in your final year research project including Heart Rate Variability equipment for psychophysical experiments, and computer stimulus presentation software for cognitive experiments.
Accreditation
Our undergraduate course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that you’ll cover all the topics and training that you need to complete the first steps towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
