Psychology degrees at University College Birmingham have received the official seal of approval from the leading professional association in the field.

The University has been accredited by the esteemed British Psychological Society (BPS), meaning the University has met the very highest quality standards in education and training in this subject area.

Crucially, it means students who graduate with a BPS-accredited undergraduate degree or postgraduate conversion course are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the society.

Professor Gill Brown, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the School of Health, Life Sciences and Education at University College Birmingham - who has worked with everyone from youth offending teams to mental health inpatient and community services - said: "Having BPS accreditation is the gold standard in psychology.

"It is an important hallmark of quality that is extensively acknowledged by employers in the field and is the vital stepping stone for students looking to become a chartered psychologist after graduation.