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
2026/27 Full-time
2026/27 Open/Distance Learning Full time
2026/27 Open/Distance Learning Part time
2026/27 Part-time day
2026/27 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.
2026/27 Full-time
2026/27 Open/Distance Learning Full time
2026/27 Open/Distance Learning Part time
2026/27 Part-time day
2026/27 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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Careers
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
ZONE29: OUR NEW HOME OF CAREERS AND ENTERPRISE
Our doors are set to open in spring 2026, but a wide range of opportunities are available now, including:
- jobs, placements and work experience
- tailored career guidance and mentoring
- career planning through the Westminster Award
- work and study abroad programmes
- help with developing your own business or freelancing
Westminster Stories
Westminster launches new Community Counselling Service
We've launched the Westminster Community Counselling Service (WCCS), providing counselling to residents in the City of Westminster.
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Dr Deborah Husbands attended the House of Lords to speak about equity as a strategic driver of sustainability at a symposium on reimagining sustainability in higher education (HE).
Read moreGo to World Suicide Prevention day conference article
Westminster hosts training event for probation officers to understand brain injuries
Officers were taught the causes and effects of brain injuries and explored ways to can best support people living with them.
Chat with our students
Ask some of our current students about their experience of life at the University of Westminster.
What our students say
Cicely Callus-Pennec
Psychology BSc - 2025
I really enjoyed the practical elements, like getting to dissect a sheep’s brain in the Biological Psychology module; it was such a unique, hands-on experience that made the theory come to life and deepened my understanding of brain structure and function.
Eren Behget
Psychology BSc Honours
Senior Analyst | NHS England
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.
Franzi Busch
Psychology MSc - 2025
Students have access to a range of fantastic facilities as part of their course. This includes individual research labs, soundproof rooms, a one-way mirror lab, interview rooms, and similar spaces, which are really helpful for both practical work and independent research.
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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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