Frequently asked questions

Why Liverpool Hope University?

The School of Psychology has been commended by the British Psychological Society for the academic support we provide to our students. Our provision of up-to-date research-led teaching has also been acknowledged by the Quality Assurance Agency. 

Psychology at Hope is ranked 1st in the North West for Teaching Quality and Student Experience by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide (2025).

We provide many extra-curricular opportunities within the School, such as:

• Educational trips and visits, for example to museums, charities, and healthcare providers
• Guest speakers including clinical and educational psychologists and service users
• A peer mentoring programme organised by our students
• Research internships 

Our students can also participate in activities outside of the School, including:

• Representing their cohort as a Student Representative
• Joining a society run by the Student’s Union
• Completing the Service and Leadership Award which provides leadership training and volunteering opportunities
• Working with Global Hope to deliver high quality community-based programmes for partner organisations in Africa, India, Sri Lanka, Peru, and Brazil

What is Psychology?

Psychology is a fascinating subject that involves the use of scientific methods to systematically investigate the processes of the mind and analyse behaviour. All of our undergraduate Psychology degrees and the MSc Psychology course at Liverpool Hope give you eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society* - a key requirement if you want to go on to postgraduate professional training.

*Students should attain at least a 2:2 (50% and above) degree classification and pass the dissertation in the final year of study to become eligible for graduate membership. For the MSc Psychology conversion, a pass grade (50% and above) across the programme and a pass grade for the dissertation is required.

Will I be able to specialise in Psychology?

Yes! We offer a BSc Psychology single honours course that provides an in-depth exploration of the theories, concepts, and applications of psychology. You can tailor your degree in the third year by choosing options* such as Psychology of Religion, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Human Memory. We also provide the chance students across all our undergraduate psychology degrees to pursue their interests in the final year with options* that include Forensic Psychology and Psychology of Addiction.

*options are subject to availability

How will I be taught?

Our dedicated academics support you throughout your studies, creating an enriching learning experience that empowers you to reach your career aspirations. With knowledge and practical expertise in areas such as health, social justice, trauma, and sport, we will teach you the theoretical foundations and the applications of psychology.
 
You will learn via:

Lectures – in lectures you will be taught key concepts, theories, and methods that have been used to inform our understanding of human behaviour.

Seminars – offering a safe space to discuss theories, concepts, and findings with your peers, seminars incorporate collaborative activities and provide the chance to apply the learning from lectures to real-world challenges.

Lab Classes – developing your knowledge of research methods, in lab classes you will learn how to use different statistical techniques, software packages, and experimental and qualitative methods.

Tutorials – tutorials involve guided discussion, opportunities for peer-to-peer feedback, and pastoral support from academics.

Assessments – the assessments have been carefully designed to help develop and measure a wide range of skills, allowing every student the chance to excel. You will complete conventional assessments such as essays, presentations, and research proposals, alongside more unique assessments such as rich media narratives and reflective essays. In the final year, you will complete an independent research project, allowing you to showcase the skills and knowledge you have gained throughout your degree.   

What are my employment prospects?

A psychology degree is attractive to many employers because graduates gain a wide-range of subject-specific and transferable skills that can be applied in diverse settings. Occupations include teaching, human resources, the criminal justice system (e.g., the police and the probation service), social work, marketing, and research.

Students who gain eligibility for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society can pursue further training to become a professional psychologist in areas such as forensic psychology, occupational psychology, sports and exercise psychology, and counselling.