Occupational psychology
Hello everyone,
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
Reply 1
Hi,
I'm currently studying Psychology at the University of Reading, and I genuinely think the BSc Psychology course is great! Before joining, I was quite interested in Forensic Psychology, but I wasn’t entirely sure what career path I wanted to take so I chose the broader Psychology degree that covers a wide range of topics, and I’m so glad I did.
Early on, I took a module in Forensic Psychology and realised it wasn’t quite the right fit for me. But I discovered I really liked Clinical Psychology, and I’ve been able to tailor my studies by choosing optional modules that really interest me. We also had the chance to explore Occupational Psychology not through a dedicated module, but staff members who were Occupational Psychologists.
The campus itself is one of my favourite things about the university. It is very green, with a lovely lake and gardens that make it a great place to relax and study. There’s always something going on socially, with loads of societies that host regular events and socials, so it’s easy to get involved and meet people.
If you have any questions about the course or student life here, I’d be more than happy to help!
I'm currently studying Psychology at the University of Reading, and I genuinely think the BSc Psychology course is great! Before joining, I was quite interested in Forensic Psychology, but I wasn’t entirely sure what career path I wanted to take so I chose the broader Psychology degree that covers a wide range of topics, and I’m so glad I did.
Early on, I took a module in Forensic Psychology and realised it wasn’t quite the right fit for me. But I discovered I really liked Clinical Psychology, and I’ve been able to tailor my studies by choosing optional modules that really interest me. We also had the chance to explore Occupational Psychology not through a dedicated module, but staff members who were Occupational Psychologists.
The campus itself is one of my favourite things about the university. It is very green, with a lovely lake and gardens that make it a great place to relax and study. There’s always something going on socially, with loads of societies that host regular events and socials, so it’s easy to get involved and meet people.
If you have any questions about the course or student life here, I’d be more than happy to help!
Reply 2
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by mollyb7878Hello everyone,
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
Hello @mollyb7878,
I currently study psychology at the University of Southampton. I have found it so fun and easy to tailor my learning to my interests.
The course is very flexible and you have the opportunity to choose modules to study each year on top of the required modules. This is great for if you aren’t sure what career path to take. We are also offered lots of career support, such as careers meetings, career fairs and an optional placement year.
The campus is very green and there are lots of cafes and spaces to study. As well as this, the city is lively with lots of events and opportunities to socialise on and off campus.
The entry requirements are AAA if you aren’t studying a required subject and AAB if you are. You can find out more about this here.
Hope this helped and let me know if you have any more questions!
Poppy, 3rd Year Psychology
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by mollyb7878Hello everyone,
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
Hi there 😊
We offer BSc Psychology here at the University of Salford, in third year you will choose four modules alongside your dissertation and would be able to choose the Occupational Psychology module if this interested you. I'm personally just about to start my third year studying BSc Psychology and Criminology here at Salford and absolutely love it ☺️
I'm going to link the page here for Careers in Psychology on the British Psychological Society (BPS) website where I really recommend looking at the tab for Occupational Psychology, or any of the rest, as I find it a really great resource for more information and links for exploring this area as a career path.
It's totally okay if you're not quite sure what career path exactly you would like to take at the moment. The psychology degree is designed in a way to cover all the core areas of psychology (biological, cognitive, social, developmental, individual differences, research methods) in accordance with being a BPS accredited degree, and then you have lots of flexibility in your third year to choose from the optional modules and explore what interests you the mosts. I personally have found that the areas I was most interested in at the start of my degree have now changed quite significantly and many areas I didn't expect to enjoy have now become my favourite - the beauty of this degree is there is loads of flexibility and range to find what best suits you, whilst ensuring you have covered everything you need for that base understanding of psychology to build upon. My advice would be to stay openminded and curious and you will find what is right for you 😊
In terms of campus and university life, Salford is a campus uni based right on the edge of Manchester city centre. I find this gives a really great balance of all the benefits of easy campus uni life whilst still also getting the fun and excitement of the city centre right there whenever I want it. There's loads of green spaces on campus too which give it a really peaceful feel, but then if you want to go into Manchester it's only a half hour walk or there's loads of bus/train options straight from campus if you'd prefer. I honestly love the balance it gives and quite often walk into Manchester to grab a coffee or food with friends - or my personal favourite thing is nipping to the cinema after uni as I'm a big film fan!
I really recommend visiting an open day if this interests you, I found this the best way to decide what university was really the right fit for me. You get the chance to speak to lecturers and current students to ask any questions you have, plus you generally can get the feel for being on campus and see if it feels right for you ☺️ the next one is 8th November, linked here for more info.
Happy searching!
Becky
University of Salford Student Rep
Reply 4
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by mollyb7878Hello everyone,
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
Hi,
If you’re interested in occupational psychology, you may consider studying Psychology at LJMU. The BSc (Hons) Psychology course is three years full-time, with an option for a placement year, and typically requires grades BBB.
Why study this course at LJMU?
• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• Opportunity to complete a 10-hour (minimum) work placement in your second year
• Excellent springboard into careers such as teaching, the police, media, management, counselling, clinical, educational, occupational, and health psychology
• State-of-the-art facilities including a driving simulator, human performance lab, EEG and neuroscience labs
• A fascinating range of topics, from psycho-social problems and drug use to understanding the criminal mind and brain functions
• 95% of students on this course were positive about the learning resources provided (National Student Survey 2025)
The course gives you a strong foundation in psychological theory during the first two years, with the option to specialise in areas like occupational psychology in your third year. You’ll develop knowledge, practical skills, and self-awareness, preparing you for a wide range of careers.
Liverpool itself is a vibrant, diverse city with a great student life, affordable living, and plenty to do, including enjoying the stunning views at the Albert Docks. LJMU’s Student Life Building is open 24/7, with two other libraries at City Campus and Mount Pleasant. There are also lots of societies to join and student events organised through JMSU.
If you’d like to learn more about the course and campus life, you can attend our upcoming open days:
• Saturday 11 October 2025: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Friday 7 November 2025: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
•Saturday 15 November 2025 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
You can book your place and find more information here https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-students/undergraduate-open-days
For more details about our Psychology course, https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2026/35654-psychology-bsc-hons
Hope this helps, best of luck with your decision!
Tayba
Student Rep
Reply 5
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by mollyb7878Hello everyone,
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
@mollyb7878
Some of the best universities in the UK for occupational psychology are University of Cambridge, Loughborough University, University of Strathclyde, King's College London, and Nottingham Trent University.
If you wanted to do a general Psychology degree and wanted a more flexible delivery model, I did my BPS accredited Psychology course at Arden University and had a great time. They have both flexible and 100% online options
Marc
Arden University Student Ambassador
Reply 6
Original post
by mollyb7878Hello everyone,
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
I’m struggling to pick a university for psychology.
My idea is to do occupational psychology when I’m older but I’m not sure what career path to take.
I would want a university with a good campus, social life and obviously education, my prediced is BBB.
You could consider The University of Buckingham. We offer BSc (Hons) Psychology degree | University of Buckingham in just 2 years and offer modules in all 7 areas of Practitioner Psychology to our UG students, giving you time and experience in each before you decide the best route for you. We allow our Psychology students to chose their own project for their dissertation, so you can make sure you do a project that keeps you on track with your career goals, rather than the project title that another university may give you. Because you can complete your degree in 2 years, you can either study MSc or get some work experience in the 3rd year. Saving you time on your way to your Doctorate.
Find out more at the October Open Day Buckingham Open Day | University of Buckingham
Hope to see you there
Annie
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