Psychology Hub
Get ready to dive into life studying Psychology. This is your chance to meet academics, connect with students, and get your questions answered.
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Pull up a stool in our one-of-a-kind Pub Lab, where researchers study real-world behaviour in a fully licensed bar setting. Then step into counselling rooms and observation labs as students and academics reveal how theory meets practice across every module. Ready to explore the mind and change lives? Apply this September and begin your psychology journey at LSBU.
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Our academics are experts in the field, specialising in a range of areas such as addiction, counselling, child psychology and clinical psychology. Our varied study pathways give you the opportunity to learn in an environment that supports you and your interests.
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The academic team has put together a list of recommended activities, reading materials, and resources to prepare you for your studies.
Accredited courses by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Learn in an environment that supports you and your interests. Our courses are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing you with a rich understanding of human behaviour and the processes that underlie learning, memory, social interactions and feelings.
Our student stories
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Professor Stewart Kirton appointed Head of th…
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A new LSBU academic research report on terminally ill individuals’ attitudes to assisted dying by London South Bank University (LSBU) has found termin...
LSBU Professor conferred as Fellow of the Aca…
The Academy of Social Sciences has announced that 56 leading social scientists have been conferred Fellowship of the Academy this spring, including Lo...
LSBU public speaking expert appears on BBC Cr…
A LSBU public speaking expert, Dr Preethi Premkumar, has appeared on BBC CrowdScience podcast, Who’s afraid of public speaking?
Foreign sports coaches stigmatised by sports…
New, UK-first research by experts on sport psychology from London South Bank University (LSBU) found that media representation in the English, Portugu...
Rio Ferdinand awarded honorary doctorate for…
Rio Ferdinand has been presented with an honorary doctorate by London South Bank University (LSBU) for his leading work in tackling inequality in all ...
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New research by London South Bank University (LSBU) academics has found that heavy drinkers may be less likely to make changes to their drinking if th...
New study calls for five big changes to incre…
New research by academics from London South Bank University (LSBU) has called major changes in the design and delivery of physical activities in schoo...
The pandemic’s mental toll: new survey finds…
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£1.7million grant funds world-first LSBU e-ci…
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has awarded a £1.7M grant to London South Bank University (LSBU) to conduct a trial looking at wheth...
Covid-19 anxiety syndrome may stop people fr…
‘Covid-19 anxiety syndrome’ may cause a significant number of people to struggle with reintegrating back into daily life as UK society returns to norm...
World-first research finds vaping likely to b…
New research has found vaping is likely to be less addictive than smoking as smokers are more likely to smoke regardless of cost whereas vapers will s...
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12 Sport Group students enjoy a fully-immersive experience at St. George’s Park – the world-renowned training centre that’s home to all 28 of England’...
LSBU academics contribute to new guidance for…
The new guidance is designed to enhance support for psychological therapists advising clients who are taking or withdrawing from prescribed psychiatri...
"Reduced risk messages on e-cigarette packagi…
Researchers at the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research (CABR) at LSBU are calling on the Government to reconsider the severity of health warnings...
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The National Bakery School (NBS), the oldest bakery school in the world, is to offer short courses
LSBU unite academics and industry experts at…
The Sport and Exercise Science Research Centre at London South Bank University (LSBU) hosted a dynamic and interactive 9th UK Sport Development Networ...
LSBU Sports Ambassadors visit Malawi to make…
A team of seven sports ambassadors and three staff members from LSBU's Academy of Sport visited Malawi over the summer (23 June - 10 July 2019) for a ...
ERDF grants LSBU £1Million to support 80 food…
London Agri-Food Innovation Clinic (LAFIC) is offering support to applied science students at London South Bank University (LSBU) to be more creative ...
LSBU student helps make London Olympics safe
Oldest bakery school in the world celebrates…
The National Bakery School (NBS) at LSBU is officially the oldest bakery school in the world this year and is celebrating its 125th anniversary today ...
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LSBU chocolatier Barry Johnson to represent U…
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Addiction recovery techniques discussed at SM…
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London South Bank University (LSBU) is hosting a guest lecture (Wednesday 7 March) on the theme of Breaking down barriers in Sport, by Fulbright Schol...
Professor David Nutt: Psychedelics and the 19…
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Thomas’ success proves Asperger’s is no barri…
LSBU leads by example in tackling sustainabil…
Mayor of London certifies LSBU a healthy plac…
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LSBU awards six honorary graduates and fellow…
LSBU celebrates 125 year Anniversary with Par…
London South Bank University (lsbu) celebrates its 125 year anniversary with a reception at the House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster on 11 Oc...
LSBU awarded £49k HEFCE grant to boost ‘Stop…
A £49K grant has this month been awarded to London South Bank University (LSBU) by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), to boost ...
LSBU Psychology Professor appointed Editor-in…
Professor Marcantonio Spada, LSBU's Head of Psychology at the University’s Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research, has been appointed Editor-in-Chie...
London South Bank University celebrates achie…
Balancing books and BUCS: LSBU’s gold-medal w…
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Salters’ Festival of Chemistry for schools ho…
LSBU Bakery School students presented with br…
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National Bakery School graduate launches part…
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Global Entrepreneurship Week comes to LSBU
Students, staff and alumni mark Global Entrepreneurship Week with a packed week of events to celebrate enterprise.
LSBU hosts world final of International Choco…
LSBU hosted the final of the International Chocolate Awards 2016, celebrating the most talented chocolatiers from around the globe.
We are addicted to sugar, votes audience at L…
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National Bakery School graduate wins Rising S…
LSBU National Bakery School graduate wins Rising Star Award at Bakery Industry Awards 2016
Heading for Rio: LSBU student added to the 20…
LSBU student, Ashely Facey-Thompson, will represent Great Britain in the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
Undergraduate student wins prestigious award…
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Comment: David Phoenix on the EU Referendum R…
David Phoenix, London South Bank University's (LSBU) Vice Chancellor, discusses the EU Referendum result.
Start Something boot camp develops LSBU stude…
London South Bank University (LSBU) students and recent graduates receive support and professional advice for their business ideas at Start Something ...
The School of Applied Sciences to host showca…
The LSBU's School of Applied Sciences to host showcase evening to celebrate its establishment.
Bakery students win awards at Alliance for Ba…
London South Bank University’s (LSBU)’s bakery school students win awards at Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST) conference.
Success at the Salters’ Festival of Chemistry
Local school children were treated to a brilliant day of chemistry at London South Bank University (LSBU) for Salters' Festival of Chemistry.
LSBU to host Salters' Festival of Chemistry
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Pro-Vice Chancellor welcomes business leaders…
LSBU research helping Londoners to breathe mo…
Baking mogul David Powell awarded Honorary Fe…
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