Undergraduate information

Information to note about starting your course

Welcome from the Dean of Psychology Professor Jo Harrold

We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Liverpool to study Psychology. For guidance in your first weeks and beyond, please do take the time to familiarise yourself with: 

  • Your Student Handbook - The Undergraduate Student Handbook is available on Canvas. This will be periodically updated, so do check for updates.  
  • Campus map 
  • The Eleanor Rathbone Building (ERB) and Student Experience Office (SEO) location. The ERB is your hub as a Psychology student, and where your dedicated team in the SEO are based

 

C801: 

If you are joining us as a C801 Year 0 student, you will receive joining and course information from Wirral MET directly. You will also be invited to join us for a University of Liverpool Welcome on Friday 22 September (please check the Welcome Week Schedule for more details).  

 

C800/C804:

The Welcome Week Schedule contains details of sessions you are invited to during The Liverpool Welcome (18-22 September).

 

Discovery Day:

If you are a Psychology/MPH/HDS student and have a disability, we would like to invite you to a special Discovery Day event on Friday 15th September so you can meet members of staff, take a tour of the building and campus, and learn more about how we can support you. You can find out more information about the Discovery Day event on our Psychology news page.

Are you a Psychology/MPH/HDS student living at home and commuting to uni? Meet other commuter students here.

Are you a Psychology/MPH/HDS student over 21? Meet other mature students here.

 

Good to know

 

ACRONYMMEANING
ERB Eleanor Rathbone Building
SEO Student Experience Office
AA Academic Advisor
LTSO Learning and Teaching Support Officer
UG Undergraduate
PGT Postgraduate

 

Your Peer Mentor

Every first-year student at the Department of Psychology is assigned a Peer Mentor.

A Peer Mentor is a second or third-year student who will be able to share their experiences of their first year on their university course with you, and who may have faced similar worries, such as how to meet new friends.

Your Peer Mentor can provide you with lots of useful information about your course and the university, as well as information about local resources available in the city of Liverpool such as health care providers.

Lots of students have benefited from the support of Peer Mentors and gave the following feedback about the programme:

"My mentor always seems interested and happy to listen to whatever queries or problems I might have, however silly they might seem to me."

"It was great to talk to someone who had been in my situation before and knew how I felt."

You will find out more about the Peer Mentor programme and who your mentor is during your first week on your course.

 

C800/C804 YEAR ONE - FAQs

 

QuestionAnswer
When do I choose my modules?

First year Undergraduate students do not undergo Module Selection; all first year Modules are compulsory and you will automatically be registered for 120 credits (3 Semester 1 Modules and 3 Semester 2 Modules).

When do I get my timetable?

Timetables will be available from 4 September * 

* This is a targeted date, and therefore may be subject to change. Timetables will be available in advance of Welcome Week (the week before Teaching begins).
Where do I find my timetable?

Timetables are available on the Student intranet and via the Timetabling app. Visit https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/it/app-directory/timetables/ for more information.
What do I do in Welcome Week?

The Welcome Week Schedule page has details of sessions running during 18-22 September (The Liverpool Welcome).  

Welcome Week is an exciting week where you are introduced to the University and your programme. There are many on-campus events and social opportunities to meet other new starters. Session details will be included on the My Liverpool app and communicated via email too.
Will I get a personal tutor or Academic Advisor?

Psychology students will have an Academic Advisor (AA). You will be informed of your AA in the week 11-15 September. You will then meet your AA and AA group on either 20 or 21 September (date, time and location to be sent via email). Your AA group will complete the Campus Word Search, for the chance to win prizes.
What help is there for academic writing?

You can approach your Academic Advisor (AA) for academic related guidance. You can also visit https://libguides.liverpool.ac.uk/knowhow/writing to book an appointment for a writing session.
How do I find out more about the Library?

There will be a Welcome session focused on using the Library Services. We also have lots of information on the intranet Library pages: https://libguides.liverpool.ac.uk/gettingstarted.

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