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School of Psychology

About The School

The School of Psychology is truly world-leading in both teaching and research output. The School has specialised facilities for human experimental psychology, movement and perception, individual differences, social psychology, child development and psychophysiology. We encourage cross-disciplinary and inter-institutional research collaborations which respond to societal needs nationally and internationally.

RESUS

Study Abroad students have the opportunity to apply to take part in RESUS.The Research Experience Scheme for Undergraduate Students at the School of Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast (RESUS) is intended to provide an online framework within which psychology undergraduates can gain valuable experience working on research projects with members of staff here in the school.

SUBJECT AREAS

  • Health and Wellbeing

    Health and Wellbeing

    Code Name Semester Prerequisites
    PSY3122 Introduction to Clinical Health Psychology Spring y
    PSY3098 Ageing: Mind, Brain and Behaviour Spring y
  • Culture and Society

    Culture and Society

    Code Name Semester Prerequisites
    PSY3118 Using Nudges to Change Behaviour Fall y
    PSY3124 Introduction to Political Psychology Fall y
    PSY3133 Introduction to Cultural Psychology Fall y
    PSY3117 Psychology of Gender Spring y
  • Education and Development

    Education and Development 

    Code Name Semester Prerequisites
    PSY3096 Typical and Atypical Literacy Development Fall y
    PSY3135 The Development of Numeracy  Spring y
  • Applying Psychology

    Applying Psychology

    Code Name Semester Prerequisites
    PSY3137 Understanding Sport and Exercise Psychology Fall y
    PSY1011 Using Psychology in Everyday Life 1 Fall n
    PSY3136 Using Psychology to Tackle Social Issues Spring y
    PSY3131 Forensic Psychology and Crime Spring n
    PSY1012 Using Psychology in Everyday Life 2 Spring n
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