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School of Psychology and Social Work

About the school.

Our vibrant and interdisciplinary School of Psychology and Social Work delivers high-quality and professional education and research.

We have strong links with national, local and regional agencies. Our exciting range of contemporary professional programmes consist of Psychology, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Clinical Psychology Doctoral programme, MSc Dementia (Online), and our portfolio of Social Work programmes, including our BA Social Work Degree Apprenticeship.

We provide an outstanding student experience and conduct world-leading research that addresses local, national, and international priorities.

Head of school

Professor Igor Schindler

Accreditations

Research in the School of Psychology and Social Work

Research in our school encompasses both lab-based and applied research. Our lab-based research investigates mental processes such as learning, memory, and perception. We investigate the nature of these processes in adults, whether they are critically linked to particular brain areas, how they develop in children, how they are affected by issues such as mental health problems and neurological conditions, and whether similar processes can be observed in non-human species.

Our applied research brings together expertise and specialisms across clinical psychology and social work. Together our researchers address a wide variety of nationally and internationally relevant topics such as dementia; addictions and substance misuse; long-term health conditions; adult and adolescent mental health; suicide prevention and postvention; health inequalities; homelessness; death, dying and bereavement; safeguarding children and adults; domestic abuse; service implementation, delivery and evaluation; social care workforce; carers.

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF), 84% of our Psychology and Neuroscience research and 89% of our Social Work and Social Policy research was rated as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Research strengths

Alcohol and drug research.

Our research in this field is influential in developing clinical practice and informing alcohol policy.

Based in the University’s Institute for Clinical and Applied Health Research, our work leads on the development of clinical and public health research into alcohol and drug use. With a keen interest in collaborative projects, we maintain and grow research that changes lives and communities.

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Health and Social Wellbeing in Long-term Conditions

Our research in this field focuses on the social, physical and emotional wellbeing of people experiencing long-term health conditions. This includes an interest in innovative and creative approaches to improving wellbeing, such as the use of music and other arts-based interventions.

We also explore the development of social networks and approaches to improving isolation – which is often experienced by people living with long-term conditions.

Thinking, Imagination and Memory

Members of this theme are concerned with understanding human memory and the functions that memory serves in our everyday lives, such as reliving past experiences and imagining hypothetical events. Specific interests include the role of memory in imagining future events and alternative realities, and word learning. Other topics include autobiographical memory, false memories, involuntary memories, prospective memory, the conscious experiences associated with memory, intentional forgetting, and memory deficits in people with depression and schizophrenia.

Understanding Other Minds and Communication

The aim of this theme is to understand the cognitive and neural processes involved in social interaction and communication. Current projects include belief and knowledge processing, emotional processing in people with autism, and the neural correlates of action prediction in human–human and human–robot interactions. Researchers also investigate the role of visual attention during social interaction and the relationship between gesture and speech.

Finding health solutions together Research that changes lives and communities

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Psychology on demand

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"I feel really proud to be a student at Hull. And I really encourage people to come and try it. It feels like Home"

Melanie Garlick, BA Social Work

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology fast-track

A unique link between BSc Psychology and our Clinical Psychology Doctorate offers a fast-track to qualifying while having your doctorate fees paid and receiving an NHS salary.

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Life changing work placements

Chose from a diverse range of professional practice placements, including drug and alcohol projects, sexual health education, homelessness projects, school inclusion, and projects to tackle child sexual exploitation.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society

Our psychology degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Meaning you’re eligible for chartered membership of the BPS when you graduate – an essential for a career as a professional psychologist.

Flexible study, delivered digitally

MSc in Dementia is delivered entirely online, with three start dates each year. Critically challenge common perceptions and learn what it means to live well with dementia.

Find out more about MSc in Dementia

Research Assistantship Scheme

Our competitive Research Assistantships give psychology students hands-on experience of research projects with our world-leading experts, as well as giving a boost to your CV.

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The school is a vibrant community of extremely talented staff and students, who collaborate to craft some incredibly creative work.

Dr Tim Alexander

Dr Rachel Anderson

Dr Zana Bayley

Dr Sue Becker

Dr Jo Beckett

Dr Victoria Burton

Dr Philippa Case

Dr Julie Castronovo

Dr Karin Cooper

Rachel Cooper

Dr Katie Cunnah

Dr Abigail Daniels

Professor Stephen Dewhurst

Dr Fiona Earle

Amanda Evans

Kirsty Fishburn

Dr David George

Dr Hannah Goring

Dr Chiara Guerrini

Dr Anjula Gupta

Edward Hart

Dr Henning Holle

Vickie Howard

Dr Nick Hutchinson

Dr Tjeerd Jellema

Dr Mary-Ellen Large

Dr Shane Lindsay

Dr Michael Lupton

Blazej Madry

Dr Emily Mather

Dr Tyler Mills

Dr Philip Molyneux

Dr Blake Morton

Dr Richard O'Connor

Professor Thomas Phillips

Dr Liz Price

Dr Lisa Revell

Professor Kevin Riggs

Dr Annette Schlosser

Dr Paul Skarratt

Dr David Smith

Dr Susan Stebbings

Dr Kate Stone

Dr Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos

Professor Liz Walker

Caroline White

Professor Jacquie White

Dr Vanessa Wilson

Dr Bernice Wright

University of Hull Health Campus

Boasting a simulated operating theatre, hospital ward and intensive care unit, our new £28-million Health Campus is a phenomenal resource for our students. You’ll train in a real-life setting from the start – giving you the skills and confidence to easily transition into a clinical setting.

Latest news

National recognition for Social Work Education and Practice in our region .

Winners of the Social Worker Awards 2024 will be announced: the University of Hull and regional practice partners are well-recognised amongst finalists.

Posted on 1 November 2024

Hull student social worker shortlisted for top national award .

A student Social Worker from Hull has been shortlisted for a prestigious award in recognition of their extraordinary practice.

Posted on 3 October 2022

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With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work. Social work at the University of Hull has a long tradition of making a tangible difference to the lives of others, with recent research centring on issues surrounding safeguarding and suicide-prevention in the internet age, kinship care, child protection and missing children, among other themes. Our hand-selected postgraduate students share our passion and drive to make a difference. We have established strong working relationships with local social services providers, users, and carers. The PhD in Social Work allows you to research and write a dissertation of 70,000 to 100,000 words on a topic chosen in conjunction with your supervisor.

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With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work. Social work at the University of Hull has a long tradition of making a tangible difference to the lives of others, with recent research centring on issues surrounding safeguarding and suicide-prevention in the internet age, kinship care, child protection and missing children, among other themes. Our hand-selected postgraduate students share our passion and drive to make a difference. We have established strong working relationships with local social services providers, users, and carers.

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With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work. Social work at the University of Hull has a long tradition of making a tangible difference to the lives of others, with recent research centring on issues surrounding safeguarding and suicide-prevention in the internet age, kinship care, child protection and missing children, among other themes. Our hand-selected postgraduate students share our passion and drive to make a difference. We have established strong working relationships with local social services providers, users, and carers. The PhD in Social Work allows you to research and write a dissertation of 70,000 to 100,000 words on a topic chosen in conjunction with your supervisor.

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