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Department of Psychology

Our Department of Psychology enables students to put theory into practice in the real world through practical opportunities, work-based learning and hands-on experience in the lab.

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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Programme Lead for MSc Public Health

Dr William Crossen

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Head of the Psychology Department

Dr Helen McEwan

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Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

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Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

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Psychology Teaching and Learning Technician

Dr Chris Higton

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Senior Lecturer

Dr Daniella Nayyar

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Teacher - Psychology

Ellie Dickinson

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

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Student Engagement Tutor

Maisie Matthews

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LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.

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Lecturer

Chunyang Liang

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Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

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Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

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International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

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Nazia Zarin

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School of Health, Life Sciences and Education | University College Birmingham

Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

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Lecturer

Darren Chesworth

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Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

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Lecturer

Zhanae McNeil

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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead

Kathleen Hennessy-Priest

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Lecturer and Clinical Skills Lead

Megan Bridger

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Lecturer

Holly Mills

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Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

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Lecturer

Fatima Rahim

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Senior Lecturer

Jennie Phillips

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Shilpi Akbar

Shilpi Akbar joined Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and VINCI responsible for designing and building 90km of HS2, the largest infrastructure project in Europe. Shilpi is Head of Stakeholders and Communities, a role which enables…

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Department of Psychology

Our Department of Psychology enables students to put theory into practice in the real world through practical opportunities, work-based learning and hands-on experience in the lab.

Other

Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Programme Lead for MSc Public Health

Dr William Crossen

Other

Head of the Psychology Department

Dr Helen McEwan

Other

Lecturer in Psychology

Dr Luan Cassal

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Executive Dean of the School of Psychology

Professor Gill Brown

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Psychology Teaching and Learning Technician

Dr Chris Higton

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Senior Lecturer

Dr Daniella Nayyar

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Teacher - Psychology

Ellie Dickinson

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

Other

Student Engagement Tutor

Maisie Matthews

Other

LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ individuals are a vital part of our university community. Inclusion is central to our identity, and every student and staff member should feel safe, respected, and supported in being themselves.

Other

Lecturer

Chunyang Liang

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Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

Other

Study a UCB Programme Overseas

Find out more about studying a UCB Programme Overseas

Other

International Study at University College Birmingham

Voted in the top 25 for international study (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2024), University College Birmingham, a renowned specialist university, offers a wide range of courses for international students.

Other

Lecturer

Nazia Zarin

Other

School of Health, Life Sciences and Education | University College Birmingham

Our School of Health, Life Sciences and Education is home to everything from psychology to sport, all taught at our city centre campus buildings and bolstered by partnerships with over 1,000 employers.

Other

Lecturer

Darren Chesworth

Other

Vice Dean (School of Health, Life Sciences and Education)

Stephen Garvey

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Lecturer

Zhanae McNeil

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Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead

Kathleen Hennessy-Priest

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Lecturer and Clinical Skills Lead

Megan Bridger

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Lecturer

Holly Mills

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Head of Department - Health, Social Care and Education

Debbie Hocknull

Other

Lecturer

Fatima Rahim

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Senior Lecturer

Jennie Phillips

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Shilpi Akbar

Shilpi Akbar joined Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and VINCI responsible for designing and building 90km of HS2, the largest infrastructure project in Europe. Shilpi is Head of Stakeholders and Communities, a role which enables…

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Ed Bird

With a background in both business and technology, Ed knows all about the benefits of a postgraduate computing qualification – having completed one himself.

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University receives British Psychological Society degree accreditation

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

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Dr Helen McEwan

From being introduced to psychology in further education, Helen developed a fascination with the brain and behaviour which led her into the field of Psychology.

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Dr Chris Higton

As a practitioner with a deep interest in both psychology and health, Chris is passionate about the profound versatility of this field and its impact at all levels.

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University College Birmingham commits to vital health careers

The University has further solidified its commitment to a careers-focussed education with the unveiling of a new Health and Care Professions Council validated MSc Dietetics programme and a recently validated and approved MSc Public Health programme.

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Two nursing master's launched for community health and social care

University College Birmingham has launched a new MSc Adult Social Care Nursing, MSc Homeless and Inclusion Health Nursing and a V300 prescribing course to support community and social care Registered Nurses.

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Professor Gill Brown

Studying psychology was one of the best decisions Professor Gill Brown ever made, opening doors in ways she never expected - now she's passing her knowledge on to our students.

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Students consult top rugby team on marketing strategy

A group of MSc Enterprise Management students has conducted an end-of-year project with a twist – helping to promote Coventry’s rugby team, the Coventry Bears, to the rest of the West Midlands.

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Blog | Redefining weight stigma: Let’s talk about obesity

Dietetics (Pre-Registration) MSc students Emmanuele Adjekum and Anja Pätzold discuss the complexity of obesity and stigma in the UK, exploring the impact and need for a positive change within our society.

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Sense of community stands out in postgraduate student experience survey

Students were most positive about our community in this year’s Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES), the largest survey of its kind in higher education.

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Awards, accreditation and away days: bumper health roundup 2025

We reflect on an amazing year for all staff and students at our Departments of Health and Sport.

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Minute’s silence for student in first game between sports undergraduates and Blues

A minute’s silence was held for a University College Birmingham student who tragically died last month at the first game in a new partnership between the University and Birmingham City FC.

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Ex-student Kyle’s football career hits new heights with Huddersfield Town

Things are really kicking off for a former University College Birmingham student-turned-professional footballer who has been snapped up by a Championship club.

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Sports scholar eyes international success after winning national hurdles title

A sports scholar from University College Birmingham is targeting a spot at this summer's biggest international athletics championships after securing his first senior national title.

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Full steam ahead for master’s students as proposals accepted for Vintage Trains

Postgraduate students from University College Birmingham are on track to make their mark in industry after successfully pitching new products to a heritage rail tour operator.

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Nicola Brady

While studying at university, Nicola realised that as well as participating in sport, she had a passion for coaching and teaching others.

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Students in spotlight as university pioneers innovative new conference

The Business School this week hosted the first conference curated by and for students in the University's history.

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Budding pro golfer Tony pays special tribute to UCB

A sports student has paid tribute to University College Birmingham as he embarks upon his dream career as a professional golfer.

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Thailand alumni group launched at Bangkok 'royal retreat'

Bangkok's iconic Chakrabongse Villas, a royal retreat turned boutique hotel managed by an ex-UCB student, was the backdrop for the launch of a group for UCB's Thai alumni.

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Jennie Phillips

Lecturer Jennie is familiar with the wealth of opportunities available for working in the sports industry, having already had a varied career of her own in the sector.

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Olympic runner among University's sports stars boosted by scholarship scheme

From an Olympic track athlete to a budding basketball star and an ambitious football player-coach, there is no doubt University College Birmingham's newest sports scholars are a crop well worth watching out for.

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Blog | What’s great about having a Warwick accredited degree?

At present, the University of Warwick is accrediting over 30 courses that can be studied full-time and part-time. These cover a wide variety of subjects, including aviation, business, food, marketing, early years, events, finance and sport.

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Blog | What is the difference between a foundation year and a foundation degree?

You may have heard of foundation years and foundation degrees and wondered what the difference really is. In this blog, we look at both to help you decide whether a foundation degree is right for you.

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Leads on global convention centre expansions steer postgraduate research  

Postgraduates working towards a career in global meetings and tourism, hospitality, events and aviation had the chance to hear from two international events executives with glittering backgrounds to set the scene for their master's research.