School of Psychology

Explore society and human behaviour with a BPS accredited degree

About the school

The School of Psychology sits within the Faculty of Social Sciences and is home to over 50 academics who bring both academic and practitioner experience, as well as more than 2,000 students studying our psychology courses. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees that are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a business psychology master’s which is dual accredited by the BPS and the Association of Business Psychology (ABP).

Our vision is to help our students thrive and succeed through ‘real-world’ education that is fuelled by technology, shaped by employers, and built around learners’ lives. We achieve this by developing a wealth of opportunities to develop your skills, including being a volunteer research assistant, peer guide, or lecturing assistant. We embed real-world examples within our teaching so that you learn the theoretical underpinnings of psychology alongside their practical applications. We also fully support you through your studies by providing tutee meetings and additional academic skills support.

If you want to become a psychologist, our undergraduate psychology degrees and conversion master’s degree can help you take the first step on your journey. However, our degrees also provide transferable skills into any occupation as they allow you to develop your understanding of how people think, feel, communicate, and behave.

If you have any queries about our psychology courses or are interested in working with the team, please contact us at psychenquiries@arden.ac.uk.

Arden in numbers

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student satisfaction

95% of our graduates said they were satisfied with the Arden University learning experience.

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of careers transformed

90% of Arden graduates say their career possibilities have been enhanced by studying with us.*

global study locations

Study from anywhere online, on campus in Berlin, or at one of our five UK study centres, including three locations in London.

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Alumni are proud to be Arden graduates

In recognition of our continued commitment to our students, we were named number one education business in the 2020 Education Investor Awards.

Faculty staff

Gail is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society, a Full Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology, and a registered occupational psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council. Gail has worked within the HEI sector for over 18 years, having achieved Senior Fellow status of the HEA, as well as worked in a consultancy capacity within the public, private, voluntary, and charitable sectors.

Gail has close links with the British Psychological Society as the chief supervisor and registrar for the Qualification in Occupational Psychology, as well as being the chair for the Supervisor Training Working Group. Gail has authored several publications including books and journal articles, from occupational psychology to forensic psychology. She has won awards for her research contributions including the Fire Service Research Award and the Psychometrics Forum Award and was shortlisted for Occupational Psychology Practitioner of the Year Award 2018.

Prof. Gail Steptoe-Warren

Head of School - Psychology

Dr Sophie Ward

Deputy Head of School - Psychology

Dr. Anthony Thompson

Programme Leader – MSc Business Psychology

Dr Nigel Wilson

Programme Leader (Undergraduate Psychology)

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Accrediting bodies and industry partners

The British Psychological Society (BPS)

Our BSc Psychology, BSc Psychology with Counselling, MSc Psychology, and MSc Business Psychology courses are accredited by The British Psychological Society, the representative body for professional psychologists in the UK.

The Association for Business Psychology (ABP)

Our MSc Business Psychology course is accredited by the Association for Business Psychology, which promotes professional excellence and demonstrates the effective application and impact of business psychology in the workplace.