University of Reading
speciality:
Psychology
What is a Psychology Degree?
Psychology is the favourite science for students who want to get into the depths of human feelings. This is considered to be the science of mind and behaviour. More specifically, psychology wants to explore the way people think, act, and feel, by appealing to the emotional side of people.
Passion can lead students to choose this specialisation. It is not considered a difficult one, but it is not very easy to approach, as the theoretical elements of the discipline are combined with the practical ones.
After studying Psychology, students choose to specialise in a particular sub-field. Depending on their preference, they can choose between Biological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology and many others.
Benefits of a Psychology Degree
Psychology is a great opportunity to get to know each other better and to get to know others. Thus, students who are looking to understanding human behaviour, feelings and mind gain an inside vision of what these notions really mean and what determines people to make certain decisions and act under different circumstances.
The employment rate among Psychology graduates has grown in recent years. Salaries are satisfactory, and young people can focus either on psychological services in schools, hospitals, treatment centres, clinics, depending on the specialisation chosen. Furthermore, Psychology graduates can integrate a career in social media, marketing, and advertising, as they understand best the reasons why people choose to make decisions according to what they see in real life.
Psychology Degree Structure
In the four years of Bachelor studies, graduates acquire the necessary knowledge to practice Psychology, initially learning the underlying theoretical notions. These notions become an important starting point in their career, seeing later how practice blends very well with theory. It should be noted that on the labour market, students who hold a Bachelor’s degree are much more appreciated and have an advantage over those who follow simple courses.
A Master’s program usually lasts between 2 and 3 years, coming as a complement to the Bachelor’s courses. Master courses have a much more loaded curriculum and a great deal of information. A Doctoral program is dedicated to students who want to do research in Psychology in various institutes or to become teachers. This has a duration of between 5 and 7 years.
6 Student Reviews
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Psychology16 Apr, 2025
LaurenGBA Psychology Student's ReviewUoR has been generally great. Campus is definitely a highlight; really pleasant to walk around, lots of coffee shops and the library is a lifesaver. Staff are usually really helpful and supportive particularly within the degree, and willing to make work and learning work for you – if you are forthcoming. Lecture content is generally interesting and assignments are well thought out; although can sometimes lack clarity.
Student life is of course is what you make it, however their definitely activities to suit most people, like the sport societies, union and mojos. There definitely isn’t the MOST active campus/student life, but for most people this is fine and if you go in knowing this it likely won’t be an issue.
Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at UoR so far, and I am looking forward to the next year!
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Psychology19 Aug, 2022
StudentIRMix of bothThe University of Reading is OK. The hype of the teaching method is exceptional but the reality is a bit different. As an international, I regretted coming to reading but I have no option. I would really suggest that staff should be more approachable and not so rude.
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Psychology05 Jun, 2022 AzmatPsychology
I loved studying psychology since it gives me a chance to learn about human brain and it’s amazing function. learning psychology is very important and an additional skill that can be used in hard times such as wars and when people suffer from mental illnesses.
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Psychology22 Oct, 2019 StudentGreat uni, average department
Great location and campus. Lots of greenery and student support and other services. My particular department was great because there were lots of academics but I did tend to feel lost in the crowd and strikes were poorly dealt with.
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Psychology13 Sep, 2019 StudentGreat campus!
I really like how the campus is organised. We have access to everything easily.
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With my two firsts years spent in the University accommodation, I can tell that it is really nice. Modern, close to everything (sportspark, courses, library,bar…) and well organised. What a great experience!Programme: PsychologyDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2020Campus: Reading -
Psychology01 Apr, 2019 StudentBeautiful campus! Great opportunities with societies and sports club to meet people. Accommodations are really nice, being modern and close to your courses.
I met lots of new friends! Being part of the international society, it was a great opportunity for me to meet people. I really enjoy spending my day on campus, with all the facilities available to us everything is close and easy (supermarket, library, gym, bar…)
View moreProgramme: PsychologyDegree: Bachelor'sGraduation: 2020Campus: Reading
