Psychology blog

Day in the life of a Psychology student

As a second-year psychology student, my typical day includes lots of reading and independent study. The amount of s...

4 Reasons to study Psychology at Birmingham City University

Explore BCU's BSc Psychology program, accredited by the British Psychological Society. Gain hands-on experience in cu...

Career paths you can take if you like helping people

Explore some rewarding career paths designed for those who thrive on helping others, that you can study for here at BCU...

An interview with a educational psychologist

We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr Melissa Morrison , a newly qualified educational psychologist working wit...

How to support someone with an eating disorder

Dr Misba Hussain, Lecturer in Psychology, gives us her top tips on how to support someone with an eating disorder.

Why study psychology in Birmingham

Our  state-of-the-art campus is the perfect place to undertake a psychology-related course, but other than that, w...

Academic Spotlight: Rebecca Semmens-Wheeler

Dr Rebecca Semmens-Wheeler joined BCU’s psychology department in 2016 and is joint course director for the BPS accredi...

Improving lives on my psychology placement

Psychology students here at BCU get the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of their studies. Work placem...

Jobs you can get with a psychology degree

When you work hard on your Psychology degree, you want to know what jobs are out there for you when you graduate. So,...

Why Rachael chose to study Psychology at BCU

Student Ambassador Rachael  discusses why she chose Birmingham City University.

Ambassador Blog: Building an Online Community

Psychology ambassador Ellie explains how she helped put together a network for her fellow students during lockdown.

“Press X to be Gay”: Drawing attention to LGBTQ+ representation in gaming history

Assistant Lecturer in Psychology Frazer Heritage examines how the representation of LGBTQ+ characters in video games, ...

Ambassador Blogs: Why I chose to study a Masters degree in MSc Forensic Psychology

Postgraduate student Fern explains why she chose to take her studies further at the School of Social Sciences.

The Psychological Dangers of Blue Monday

"The notion of Blue Monday can be dangerous for those struggling with mental health', warns psychologist"

Psychology - My Three Reasons Why

I chose to study BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at Birmingham City University. Here’s why…