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 Postgraduate 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
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
| ACRONYM | MEANING |
|---|---|
| ERB | Eleanor Rathbone Building |
| SEO | Student Experience Office |
| AA | Academic Advisor |
| LTSO | Learning and Teaching Support Officer |
| UG | Undergraduate |
| PGT | Postgraduate |
POSTGRADUATE - FAQs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When do I choose my modules? |
IFPSY, RMP students do not undergo Module Selection; all first year Modules are compulsory and you will automatically be registered for 180 credits (2 Semester 1 Modules, 2 Semester 2 Modules and 1 Semester 3 Module.)
PSYCON students will choose their optional Modules as part of the registration task. You will be asked to pick two optional Modules worth 15 credits each, one for Semester 1 and one for Semester 2. The remaining Modules are compulsory and you will automatically be registered for 150 credits (3 Semester 1 Modules, 3 Semester 2 Modules and 1 Semester 3 Module. |
| 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 18 September (date, time and location to be sent via email). |
| 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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