Psychology with Health and Wellbeing in Society

You will be guided through our research-informed understanding of the human mind supplemented with a focus upon health and well-being. Anyone interested in working within a substance abuse, mental wellbeing, or health-related behavioural change context would find this programme to be rewarding.

The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR.

You’ll study core areas of psychology including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology, with topics such as personality, intelligence, and research methods. You can also tailor your studies with personal modules in Year 3 to match your interests.


• BPS accredited: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), setting you on the path to becoming a chartered psychologist.



• Focused learning: Modules are delivered through our block teaching approach, so you can concentrate on one subject at a time.



• Personalise your course: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Year 3 to align your degree with your career goals.



• Graduate destinations: This course prepares graduates for roles in health, wellbeing, and organisational support. Alumni have secured roles with major employers including Capital One Bank, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, and the University of Warwick, in areas such as occupational therapy, HR, and risk operations.



• Authentic facilities: Dedicated labs, research spaces, and the latest analysis software.



• Research-informed teaching: Learn from researchers in Health Psychology, Cognition & Neuroscience, Psychology & Technology, and Self & Identity.



• Global experience: Study abroad with DMU Global, with recent trips to Paris and Kuala Lumpur.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.