Here is some useful information about starting university and studying in the School of Psychology. 

 

School of Psychology Community

 

The school contains a thriving community of students, scholars and support staff and we look forward to welcoming you to it. We hope that your time with us will be happy and productive. Make sure you check out the activities through the Student Union, PsychoSoc, and various societies.

 

Reading lists

When you enrol on your modules, you will see a reading list that contains various textbooks and other sources. You are not required to buy any textbooks as they are all available in the library. Lots of the textbooks are available as eBooks.

Here are some examples of recommended reading lists:

(Some links will lead you to Moodle - You can access the Moodle List on the next working day after you complete online registration, which you can do three weeks before your course start date.) 

For a taste of the research and activities that happen in the school, have a look at the links below and check out @notts_psych on Twitter.
  
Lewis Capaldi pops into Psychology

Psychology research page

Changes to blood donation rules  

Autism student videos

Onboarding module

Before you arrive, we recommend completing the onboarding module. This module explains the fundamental concepts and knowledge on cultural backgrounds, identities, views and practices that have an impact on individuals and communities around you. The topics will inspire you to think, learn with your peers and develop necessary skills for your personal and professional development.

Equipment 

The School of Psychology does have a number of computer rooms available for student to use so it is not necessary to purchase a laptop if your course is campus based; however, many students do and find it useful to have their own device. If you do choose to purchase or bring a device with you then please check the minimum specification for Windows PCs.Any Apple Mac/Macbook meets the minimum specifications. We advise not to purchase Chromebooks, iPads, tablets, or similar as they cannot run the apps required on the course.  The university offers a laptop loan service and other support for students who do not have access to personal devices.

Access guide

A guide to accessibility of University Park Campus, including the Psychology Building is available on the AccessAble app or on the AccessAble website.

For other practical advice and a special welcome to Postgraduate students from the university, check out the following link

Welcome Week

This Moodle page will contain information about Welcome Week. You will be able to access this after you have completed online registration.

 

 

Faculty of Science

Psychology

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