Psychology blog

An interview with a educational psychologist

We had the privilege of sitting down with Dr Melissa Morrison , a newly qualified educational psychologist working within the local authority in the West Midlands. With a journey spanning from research psychology to doctoral training, Dr Melissa Morrison  offers us a glimpse into the world of educational psychology and shares valuable insights for those aspiring to follow a similar path.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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Why Rachael chose to study Psychology at BCU

Student Ambassador Rachael  discusses why she chose Birmingham City University.

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Ambassador Blog: Building an Online Community

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

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“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, ...

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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.

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The Psychological Dangers of Blue Monday

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

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Psychology - My Three Reasons Why

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

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Which Psychology degree is right for you?

We look at the range of Psychology courses offered by Birmingham City University

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University, Life, and My Borderline Personality Disorder

Professor Craig Jackson spoke to a psychology student who was prepared to explain what it is like for many students su...

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What careers can you get into with a postgraduate psychology degree?

Psychology is an area of study that can open up many career doors for those graduating from postgraduate degrees.

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Everyday psychology tricks marketers use

Psychology plays a large role in marketing, so we thought we would examine just a handful of the psychological tricks m...

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My Three Favourite Things in Birmingham

Psychology student, Fazeela, has written a little something about three of her favourite places to go in the city!

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