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Why Sunderland for Psychology

In a friendly, inclusive environment, you’ll build transferable skills, and complete a final project shaped by your interests. You’ll explore the brain on a BPS-accredited course, and upon graduation, you’ll gain a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, kickstarting your career as a psychologist.

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  • Top10Our Psychology courses are in the UK top 10Daily Mail University Guide 2026
  • 10thOur Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy courses are 10th in the UKComplete University Guide 2026
  • 7thOur Psychology courses are 7th in the north-east for teaching qualityThe Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
  • Our psychology courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Facilities

You'll find our Psychology department on Level 2 of the Murray Health building at City Campus. The area includes:

  • A 60-person IT skills lab
  • Digital one-to-one spaces
  • Silent study zones
  • 30-person seminar rooms
  • Student breakout spaces.
DNA and brain graphics on a wall in the Murray Health entranceThe Murray Health entrance
Tables and chairs, sofas, and shelving in a break out study space in Murray HealthA breakout study space in Murray Health
Psychology students working at desktop computers in the Murray Health IT skills labPsychology students working in the Murray Health IT skills lab
Tables and chairs facing a television screen in a seminar room in Murray HealthA seminar room in Murray Health
Students interacting with a PCPI participant in the immersive suiteStudents interacting with a PCPI participant in the immersive suite during a problem-based learning simulation session
An academic communicating to students in the Immersive Suite from the control roomThe control room of the Immersive Suite

Placements

In your third year, you can choose to complete a placement. You can find your own or apply for one through the University. We’ll match opportunities to your experience, interests, and career goals.

We'll support you during your placement as you move from student life into the workplace. This helps you build confidence and feel ready for your future career.