Why study here?
At undergraduate level we cover the full breadth of psychology, and at postgraduate level we offer courses in some of the most interesting areas of the subject. Our courses are professionally accredited, allowing you to further your career whether you’re at the start of your studies or looking to advance your knowledge. Each course is developed and delivered by a team of enthusiastic, supportive psychologists who are specialists in their fields.
Courses
2025/26 Full-time
2025/26 Open/Distance Learning Full time
2025/26 Open/Distance Learning Part time
2025/26 Part-time day
2025/26 Part-time day/evening
Known for our combination of pure, practice-led and applied approaches, and for using our knowledge for the betterment of society, we offer PhD and MPhil study. We can provide you with guidance on how to write your research proposal and our entry requirements for a Research Degree.
We have a long track record of working with organisations and individuals to develop their professional and personal skills, offering accredited courses and industry-recognised certifications.
There are currently no courses scheduled for professional and personal development. Please check back again.
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Industry links
As a Psychology student at Westminster, you’ll benefit from our strong industry links. Our professional accreditation and relationships with awarding bodies including the British Psychological Society, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), Pink Therapy and the Association for Business Psychology will enable you to pursue chartered psychologist or registered counsellor status and progress your career. Our staff are active researchers, practitioners and members of Westminster Centre for Psychological Sciences.
Job roles
Our psychology courses will prepare you for a range of different roles including:
- Counsellor
- Clinical psychologist
- Social worker
- Human resources specialist
- Health psychologist
- Forensic psychologist
- Psychotherapist
- Wellbeing practitioner
- Organisational psychology consultant
Westminster Stories
Inaugural Yoga Research Symposium 2024
Westminster Centre for Psychological Sciences hosted the Inaugural Yoga Research Symposium to launch the Yoga Research Network.
Discrimination in Long Covid care
A Westminster-led study found that the stigma of Covid-19, racism and discrimination in healthcare all impacted the ability of minority ethnic patients to access healthcare.
Psychology Unleashed podcast
In each episode, Professor Catherine Loveday speaks to a researcher from the Westminster Centre for Psychological Sciences about how their research has shaped the lives of others.
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
What our students say
Anna Britton
Psychology and Counselling BSc - 2022
The course has been a great mix of learning the fundamentals of multiple theories and branches of psychology, and then applying these to the skills learned in the counselling branch. I've found the teaching staff to be very supportive... They're always willing to answer questions.
Eren Behget
Psychology BSc Honours, Project Support Officer at NHS London Leadership Academy
Studying Psychology at the University of Westminster was one of the best decisions that I have made. Lecturers were supportive, engaging, and passionate, while the course content was diverse, relevant, and interesting.
Hester Thompson
Psychology MSc - 2022
The teaching on the course has been really well organised and engaging. The lecturers are knowledgeable and approachable. I have particularly enjoyed the group dynamic in our cohort – everyone has their own perspective and our interactions have made learning so much richer.
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Facilities
The psychology department has recently been revamped including £2.2m spent on award‑winning laboratory spaces. Our state-of-the-art labs include individual research labs with eye trackers, soundproofed spaces and a one-way mirror lab for group experiments.
Psychology Labs
Our psychobiology and psychophysiology lab includes a rotating cabin chair which is used for research into motion sickness.
Psychology Labs
Facilities also include a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Lab and EEG (electroencephalogram) lab.
Psychology Labs
Facilities also include a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Lab and EEG (electroencephalogram) lab.
Psychology Offices
Our psychology office space won an architectural award and has plenty of collaboration space as well as offices, so it makes a great place to study between lectures or meet with your classmates.
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