Welcome to New Students - Durham University

Congratulations and Welcome to the Department of Psychology

Welcome to the Department of Psychology's undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes.

I hope your time with us will be both enjoyable and rewarding, providing you with not only a world-class education but also a vibrant and supportive learning experience. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge, critical thinking, and practical skills to make a meaningful difference in the world.

I look forward to welcoming you to Durham University and supporting you throughout your programme of study. We are excited to be part of your academic journey and wish you every success in the years ahead.

Professor Markus Hausmann

Head of Department

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Hi there! Here in the Psychology Department at Durham we get a truly research led education, with lecturers often using their own work to give us a greater insight into methodology used and being truly passionate about what they teach. Smaller tutorials allow you to gain a more in-depth understanding of a topic as well as getting to know more people on your course. There are loads of different ways to get involved too, from being a course representative to becoming a research assistant. I loved my three years here and hope you do too!

Merry Bryson

Course Rep - Psychology

Department Information

Once you have completed your registration and gained access to your IT account, all information that you will need for your degrees at Durham can be found on our new
Sharepoint Hub site for Psychology

For programme specific information, please refer to level-specific pages within the Hub.

Next steps

Checklist for new students

Enrolment opens eight weeks before the start of your programme.

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Registering for your programme and specific modules

As an UG Psychology Student in your first year, you can take up to 20 credits from outside the Psychology Department, should you wish.

Transitioning to higher education support and information

We have created links to information and guidance to help think about all aspects of university life including how to manage your own wellbeing during this period.

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Your first week in Durham – University Induction Week Events Timetable

The Timetable has been designed so College events don’t clash with any of your academic departmental events, but offer you lots of opportunities to meet your fellow Freshers, find your way around and settle into student life.

To help you keep track of where you need to be, and what you need to do during your first busy days at university, in your College and your Department, we have created a day-by-day University Induction Planner. This should help you to plan your schedule, so you don't miss anything - from being issued with your Campus Card or meeting the staff in your Department, to trying out for a sports team or joining a student society.

Your Personal Induction Planner