The Student Room Group
Students at Cornwall campus, University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Exeter
Reply 1
i take a few psychology modules and generally they are really well organised, always in the biggest lecture rooms because so many people do psych

also compared to my course all the lectures are planned out and the lectureres are always really helpful

i can problem tell you something better if you have any specific questions, nearly all my friends do psych as well so i'm pretty well informed :^_^:
Students at Cornwall campus, University of Exeter
University of Exeter
Exeter
Reply 2
SaphMB
I'm considering studying at Exeter and I was just wondering how good the psychology department is. I haven't been to any open days and there are aren't any coming up. Anyone know about th quality of the teaching/ lecture rooms ect

Cheers


I'm in exactly the same position. I missed all the open days but I am considering going on a guided tour (although I won't get much insight into the psychology department). I have already got my A level grades and everything I have read about Exeter sound great. I'm just hoping that when I visit I will like it just as much.
Reply 3
Katie_louise
I'm in exactly the same position. I missed all the open days but I am considering going on a guided tour (although I won't get much insight into the psychology department). I have already got my A level grades and everything I have read about Exeter sound great. I'm just hoping that when I visit I will like it just as much.

Oh my gosh, you really are in the same position as me. I too have my A-Level results already
Reply 4
SaphMB
Oh my gosh, you really are in the same position as me. I too have my A-Level results already


ooo Have you already applied to the unis in your sig or are you still making your mind up? So far I have decided on Exeter (unless I don't like it when I visit :s-smilie: ), Sheffield, Warwick...then it is out of- Bath (just to see if i can get in, although unlikely), Royal Holloway, Bristol (although I haven't visited Bristol either :s-smilie:)
Reply 5
Katie_louise
ooo Have you already applied to the unis in your sig or are you still making your mind up?

I've filled in my application with those universities as my choices but I'm thinking of changing one of them to a slightly less risky choice. So, I guess I'm still making my mind up. Are you on a gap year then?
Reply 6
Yes, I was going to go to Warwick but decided not to, so I am on a gap year. At the moment I am volunteering at a family centre, which is great fun. How about you?
Reply 7
I'm in the process of leaving my university as I realised it's not really the place for me so within the next few weeks I'm going to start doing some more work with some charities I'm already affiliated with.
Reply 9


Thanks Boosh! I have been reading quite a lot about Exeter but hadn't found that article. Sounds amazing and it should be ready for my second year :biggrin: ooo I'm all excited and I haven't even submitted my ucas yet, let alone got a place :rolleyes:
Katie_louise
Thanks Boosh! I have been reading quite a lot about Exeter but hadn't found that article. Sounds amazing and it should be ready for my second year :biggrin: ooo I'm all excited and I haven't even submitted my ucas yet, let alone got a place :rolleyes:


Psychology is very strong at Exeter, in terms of research, teaching, research funding won, areas of study etc. The uni also has two good professional doctorate courses (Educational and Clinical Psychology). It is competitive though. Last year applicants per place rose by around 25% generally, but I seem to recall applicants to psychology increased by around 40-50% (can't find the link at the moment). Needless to say, top A-level grades will be needed! lol, come to think of it, I've no doubt said all of this before and you may have read it already!
Reply 11
I have AAB. So I hope they are still good enough! Plus they are biology, psychology and geography- so hopefully at least 2 count as sciences. I really do hope i get an offer! I have changed my old PS a bit from last year (from which I got 5 offers) and I hope it will be just as successful.
Katie_louise
I have AAB. So I hope they are still good enough! Plus they are biology, psychology and geography- so hopefully at least 2 count as sciences. I really do hope i get an offer! I have changed my old PS a bit from last year (from which I got 5 offers) and I hope it will be just as successful.


Well fingers crossed for you :smile: Best of luck.
Reply 13
I am assuming you are a psyc student? Do you mind if I ask you some questions now and then?
Katie_louise
I am assuming you are a psyc student? Do you mind if I ask you some questions now and then?


Actually, I'm just finishing my doctorate in special needs education and disability, which involves a fair wack of (educational) psychology, but I'm not technically a psychology student. By all means ask questions, but I won't always be as informed about the school of psychology as proper psychology students.
Reply 15
The Boosh
Actually, I'm just finishing my doctorate in special needs education and disability, which involves a fair wack of (educational) psychology, but I'm not technically a psychology student. By all means ask questions, but I won't always be as informed about the school of psychology as proper psychology students.


Ah, that is definitely one area I am interested in! Out of interest, what did you study as an UG? I have looked into the psychology and education course although I think I should just do psychology Bsc and decide if I want to specialise afterwards :s-smilie:
Katie_louise
Ah, that is definitely one area I am interested in! Out of interest, what did you study as an UG? I have looked into the psychology and education course although I think I should just do psychology Bsc and decide if I want to specialise afterwards :s-smilie:


My undergrad was in English and History! I changed fields as a postgrad.

I don't think you'll have a choice re: which psychology route you take now! I got an e-mail saying the School of Education are no longer doing undergraduate degree courses and will not recruit students for next year. Unless BSc Psychology and Education is to be run at the School of Psychology (rather than the School of Education). The straight psychology BSc will be just fine if you wish to do an Ed.Psych doctorate later in life. The main thing for you to do is get your work experience up over the next 3-5 years (volunteering or working). It is the work experience that really differentiates the candidates during the applications process for professional doctorate degrees.

Oh, and thanks for the rep btw :smile:
Reply 17
The Boosh
My undergrad was in English and History! I changed fields as a postgrad.

I don't think you'll have a choice re: which psychology route you take now! I got an e-mail saying the School of Education are no longer doing undergraduate degree courses and will not recruit students for next year. Unless BSc Psychology and Education is to be run at the School of Psychology (rather than the School of Education). The straight psychology BSc will be just fine if you wish to do an Ed.Psych doctorate later in life. The main thing for you to do is get your work experience up over the next 3-5 years (volunteering or working). It is the work experience that really differentiates the candidates during the applications process for professional doctorate degrees.
Oh, and thanks for the rep btw :smile:


At the moment I am volunteering at a family centre. It's great because I get experience in a range of fields. The parents do adult education classes and get help with any other issues whilst the children go to the creche. It's great fun and I hope it will help me with applications :biggrin:

(btw sorry SaphMB for hijacking your thread :o: )