Criminology/psychology

Our course covers all core elements of psychological study, from lifespan development, neuropsychology, and research methods to social, critical and abnormal psychology. psychologists learn more about human behaviour using scientific methods such as experiments and statistical analysis. during your studies you might be conducting experiments, developing an independent research proposal or learning about qualitative methodologies. we support our students to develop their natural curiosity, creating psychology graduates who are equipped to explore the human experience in an ethical, empathetic and scientific manner. some of the topics you’ll study include the influence of biology and genetics on behaviour, perception and memory, mental health and cultural differences, and the ethical issues around working with children.

As a psychology graduate, there are a diverse range of career paths you could take. you might decide to pursue further training and a career as a psychologist or use your transferable skills to work across sectors from education to human resources. depending upon the field of psychology you choose and the level of further training you engage in, some of the places you might work in are local authorities, social services, prisons, sports clubs, nhs or private hospitals, schools, or rehabilitation centres. where do some of our graduates work? in housing services at manchester city council, as a probation case manager for cheshire & greater manchester community rehabilitation company, as a psychology assistant for an early intervention in psychosis team at an nhs trust, and as a trainee high-intensity cbt therapist.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: