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Psychology degrees

Gain an understanding of human behaviour and mental processes and develop your research skills. Many of our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society and some include study in fields related to psychology, such as counselling.

Study Psychology at Greenwich


What do you aspire to be? Our BPS accredited courses provide the foundation for people interested in becoming Practitioner Psychologists.

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Our courses

You can study a psychology degree full-time or part-time at the University of Greenwich. We specialise in a number of areas, from child psychology and counselling to forensic psychology and the psychology of sport.

Business Psychology, BSc Hons

Explore the world of business and psychology with a business psychology degree. Focus on the psychology of individual and group behaviour in the workplace.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Child and Adolescent Psychology, MSc

Passionate about helping children and young people? Study a Master’s in Child and Adolescent Psychology.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Criminology and Criminal Psychology, MSc

Our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology provides students with the knowledge and skills for careers in criminal justice, legal and forensics.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Criminology; Psychology

Forensic Psychology, MSc

Our Forensic Psychology Master’s degree is designed to prepare you with knowledge and skills required for a career in a forensic setting.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Human Sciences, MPhil/PhD

Study an MPhil/PhD in Human Sciences to conduct cutting-edge research in fields such as psychology, social work, public health & sports science.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: PE, sport and exercise science; Psychology; Public health; Social work

Occupational Psychology, MSc

With this MSc in Occupational Psychology you will develop your understanding of a wide range of domains where psychology impacts the workplace.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Psychology (Extended), BSc Hons

Our BSc Hons Psychology with a foundation year explores adult & child psychology, the workings of the brain & mind, and real-world applications of psychology.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Psychology with Counselling, BSc Hons

Our psychology with counselling degree trains you to counsel those in distress. It is ideal for careers as a clinical psychologist or therapist.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Health and social care; Psychology

Psychology, BSc Hons

Our BSc Hons Psychology explores adult & child psychology, the workings of the brain & mind, social influences, individual differences and real world applications of psychology.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Psychology, MSc (Conversion Degree)

Study psychology at master’s level, even if your undergraduate degree is in a different subject, with an MSc Psychology Conversion Degree.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology

Sociology and Psychology, BSc Hons

Our sociology and psychology degree explores society and the self by focusing on issues such as gender, identity, relationships and social inequalities.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Psychology; Sociology

Sport and Exercise Psychology, MSc

Interested in careers in sport psychology? Study a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology and learn from experts in major sports organisations.

  • Mode: Full time, Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: PE, sport and exercise science; Psychology

Therapeutic Counselling, MSc

Explore new challenges with a part-time Master’s in Therapeutic Counselling. Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

  • Mode: Part time
  • Location: Greenwich Campus
  • Subject: Health and social care; Psychology

Day in the Life of Psychology students


Communities and societies

Our student societies offer a space for growth as well as new opportunities to make lasting friendships. You can take part in activities via your department and the wider Students’ Union. Here is a taste of the societies you can join and how our students look out for each other even after they graduate.

Graduate prepares students for workplace


A Greenwich psychology graduate, now at Barclays, helps students get a taste of what it's like to apply for a job in the corporate world.

Research and partnerships

The Applied Psychology Research Group focuses on three key areas: Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and Cognitive Neuropsychology. We work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders and engage with the wider community, hosting events to help children learn more about psychology.

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Join us as a research student

If you have a suitable research proposal in psychology, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.

Contact

pgr_health_recruit@gre.ac.uk

Working with industry

Our expert staff, industry-standard facilities and research expertise can help your business grow.

Find out more

Greenwich Research & Enterprise

Contact

enterprise@gre.ac.uk

020 8331 7867

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Lecturer in Psychology

Nazima Ahmed

Lecturer - Specialist Academic Support (Psychology)

Dr Anuenue Baker-Kukona

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Elena Belanova

Senior Human Sciences Technician (Psychology)

Dr Michèle Birtel

Associate Professor of Social Clinical Psychology and Centre Lead of the Centre for Mental Health

Fouad Bou Zeineddine

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Natalie Bowling

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Celine Brouillard

Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Dr Ran Alice Cai

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Peter Collins

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Matthew Cunliffe

Lecturer in Psychology

Professor Josh P Davis

Professor in Applied Psychology

Dr Oindrila Dutta

Assistant Professor / Lecturer in Psychology

Patrice Eni

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Harry Farmer

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Vanessa Fortune

Lecturer in Psychology

Natalia Gheorghiu

Lecturer in Psychology and Counselling

Dr Paula Gomes Alves

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Rebecca Gomm

Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Dr Paul Gorczynski

Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Dr Anke Görzig

Associate Professor in Psychology

Dr Xuran Han

Lecturer in Psychology

Noel Hargrave

Senior Teaching Fellow in Counselling

Dr Bonny Hartley

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychology

Dr Sajid Humayun

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Viktoria Jakcsiova

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Karolina Janacsek

Associate Professor of Psychology

Ryan Jenkins

Postgraduate Research Student, PGR Teaching Assistant

Dr Laura Katus

Lecturer in Psychology

Jo Kenrick

Lecturer, Psychology

Natasha Lawlor-Morrison

Lecturer in Strategy and Leadership

Dr Rosemary Lobban

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Agata Ludwiczak

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr David Luke

Associate Professor of Psychology

Kasandra Matthews

Postgraduate Research Student/Postgraduate Research Teaching Assistant

Dr Timothy Matthews

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Elina Mitrofanova

Lecturer in Psychology

Professor Claire Monks

Professor of Developmental Psychology and Deputy Head of ILD

Dr Amy Moon

Senior Research Fellow

Dr Martha Newson

Associate Professor of Psychology

Dr Emma O'Dwyer

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Sandhiran Patchay

Associate Professor of Movement and Cognition Research

Dr Damian Poulter

Associate Head of School in Research & Knowledge Exchange

Dr Nayantara Ramamoorthy

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Thomas Rhys Evans

Associate Professor in Occupational Psychology

Dr Oliver Robinson

Associate Professor of Psychology

Franca Roeschert

Post Graduate Research Student

Dr Claire Rossato

Associate Professor in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Aneta Sahely

Senior Human Science Technician (Psychology)

Dr Matina Shafti

Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Dr Rebecca Smith

Senior Lecturer, Psychology

Dr Sofia Stathi

Professor in Social Psychology

Dr Ewa Stefanska

Senior Lecturer in Forensic Psychology

Dr Charlotte R. Stoner

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Valerija Tadić

Associate Professor of Psychology

Dr Ian Tharp

Associate Professor in Psychology

Dr Trevor Thompson

Associate Professor of Clinical Research

Dr Imogen Tijou

Senior Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Jana Uher

Associate Professor of Transdisciplinary Research

Alessandra Valentini

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Agnese Venskus

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Devanshi Vikamsey

Lecturer in Psychology

Deborah Wallace

Lecturer in Specialist Academic Support (Psychology)

Dr Yvonne Walsh

Research Associate

Dr Robert Willson

Senior Lecturer, Psychology

Dr Yang Ye

Senior Lecturer in Psychology