About the Psychology, Sport and Geography department
Psychology
Our Psychology courses range from the BSc (Hons) Psychology degree to higher-level specialised degrees in Industrial and Work Psychology and Research in Clinical Psychology and the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. We also offer the Psychology Conversion Masters programme for graduates from other disciplines wishing to switch to a career in Psychology. We hold Accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS) for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
As a department we have been rated as 'excellent' for our teaching quality and have achieved one of the highest research ratings for a 'new' university.
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Research
Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire began in 1972 and is one of the larger university psychology departments in the country. We are proud of our extensive research programme which is recognised internationally for its work in various fields including Health and Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, Learning, Memory and Thinking, Behavioural change in Organisations and Businesses and Psychology of movement.
Some of our recent partnership work has informed OFCOM on alcohol advertising regulations, changed occupational stress management and aided the identification of deception and fraud.
We are committed to building on this reputation and have created a vibrant research culture supported by excellent research facilities.
Find out more about our Psychology research areas.
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Research
Our research is conducted within centres of excellence:
- The Centre for Agriculture, Food and Environmental Management (CAFEM)
- The Centre for Health Services and Clinical Research (CHSCR)
- The Centre for Research in Psychology and Sport Sciences (CRiPSS)
- The Centre for Topical Drug Delivery and Toxicology (TDDT)
and Research Groups or Units:
- Agriculture and Environment Research Unit AERU)
- Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences
- Food Policy, Nutrition and Dietetics
- Biosciences
- Agriculture and Environmental Management Research
- University of Hertfordshire Urbanism Unit
- Smart Mobility Unit