As a student of psychology, you have a unique opportunity to understand the world around you by taking an immersive exploration into how people think, interact and experience their worlds. Our department has developed a research-led teaching model that embeds essential, work-relevant skills across all modules.
You will find innovative solutions to a variety of global challenges through a problem-based learning approach that combines knowledge from all areas of psychology, all while developing and applying sought-after skills that employers look for: become an expert in problem-solving, data analytics, statistics, report writing, and communication, through learning from world-leading experts engaged in cutting-edge research in psychology in the classroom, the laboratory, and the field.
You will develop and apply diverse skills that will be relevant across different career paths within every module. We will teach you how to break down complex concepts and communicate them. Crucially, our unique approach to learning and research means that you will learn to look at problems through different lenses.
For example, learn from experts on health and wellbeing how people make important health decisions (e.g., what motivates someone to get a vaccine? How do people develop healthy eating and exercise habits?)
You will learn how to answer these, and other important psychological questions, by employing a holistic approach:
- How do people think about getting vaccinations (e.g., what information do they seek; how do they use this information?)
- How do we interact with people who are worried about getting vaccinated (e.g., what are best ways to communicate the benefits or drawbacks of vaccinations?)
- How do people experience vaccinations (e.g., what causes anxiety around going to vaccination centres?)
You will also learn how to employ critical analysis and statistical skills, such as identifying patterns in data (e.g., are there particular groups who are more willing to get vaccinations?) and we will teach you how to communicate your findings (e.g., create an infographic that showcases the benefits of vaccination).
At Essex, you will build a toolkit for life that will make you a strong candidate for a wide range of jobs both within and outside fields of psychology.