Psychology with Politics

University of Worcester

**Overview**Psychology with Politics has been designed to develop you as the psychologist of the future. From innovative and career-focussed assessments to understanding the challenges global societies will face in the future, your course will equip you with the skills, real-world experience, access to cutting-edge research, and aptitude to make a difference.Alongside studying psychology your course will have a political edge, in that your studies will be contextualised within a wider focus on Westminster, European, and global political philosophies, systems, and challenges. Indeed, in your Psychology with Politics degree not only will you be able to explore whatever interests you most, you will also experience a genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate.**Key features**- A welcoming, professional community of students and lecturers, with regular guest speakers, group trips, social nights and a peer mentoring scheme- A personalised learning journey, choice of modules, skills development and personal and academic tutoring based as much on your career as your studies- Modules and assessments designed with an emphasis on experiential learning which will help you be an active and passionate learner and to apply psychological understanding to real world questions, including in relation to contemporary Westminster, European, and global politics- ‘Assessments for life’ designed to reflect the key skills that employers of Psychology and Politics graduates value helping to increase your employability prospects and making you prepared for today, tomorrow and beyond- Innovative and cutting-edge modules delivered by practitioners working in their specialist fields through research inspired and practitioner-based teaching**Why the University of Worcester?**The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.- **University of the Year finalist** in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025.- **First in the UK for sustained employment**, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025.- **First in the UK for quality education** – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

School of Psychology/School of Humanities