Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society

You will be guided through our research-informed understanding of the human mind supplemented with a focus upon health and well-being. Anyone interested in working within a substance abuse, mental wellbeing, or health-related behavioural change context would find this programme to be rewarding.

The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR.

You’ll study core areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, and research methods. You can also tailor your studies with personal modules in Year 3 to match your interests.

• BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), setting you on the path to becoming a chartered psychologist.

• Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.

• Personalise your course: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your degree with your career goals.

• Graduate destinations: This course prepares graduates for roles in health, wellbeing, and organisational support. Alumni have secured roles with major employers including Capital One Bank, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, and the University of Warwick, in areas such as occupational therapy, HR, and risk operations.

• Authentic facilities: Dedicated labs, research spaces, and the latest analysis software.

• Research-informed teaching: Learn from researchers in Health Psychology, Cognition & Neuroscience, Psychology & Technology, and Self & Identity.

• Global experience: Study abroad with DMU Global, with recent trips to Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

FIRST YEAR
Block 1: Professional Skills for Psychologists
Block 2: Core Areas and Research Methods 1
Block 3: Psychological & Sociological Theories of Health and Illness
Block 4: Core Areas and Research Methods 2

SECOND YEAR
Block 1: Mind, Brain and Behaviour
Block 2: Psychology across the Lifespan
Block 3: Elective Module: Psychology and Mental Health or Psychology of Social Problems
Block 3: Application of Social Theories of Health and Illness
Block 4: Personality and Social Psychology

THIRD YEAR
Core modules:
Block 1: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
Block 1: Employability Skills and Psychology
Block 2: choose one optional module from:
Counselling Psychology
Cognitive Neuropsychology
Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
Introduction to Data Science for Psychologists
Loss, Grief and Bereavement: Cultural, Social, and Therapeutic Perspectives
Psychology of Addiction
Psychology and Culture: Global Issues and International Perspectives
Psychology of Human Rights, Activism and Social Justice

Block 3: choose one optional module from:
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Health, Technology and Society
Social Exclusion and Health
Gender, Health and Healthcare

Block 4: Psychology Project

Assessment combines various methods including:

• Essays
• Written exams
• Multiple choice exams
• Presentations
• Podcasts
• Portfolios
• Critical reviews

As well as more innovative methods such as research reports, critical reviews of research papers and portfolio assignments. In your final year you will also complete a 6000-8000 word dissertation.