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School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health

About the school

Welcome to the School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health. Our school is a dynamic and diverse group of academics, researchers and professionals who are working collaboratively to better understand, and support, human development, health and well-being.

We offer a high-challenge, high-support environment, where you can work alongside our outstanding teaching and research staff, in order to develop your knowledge and skills, in research and professional practice.

The School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health also hosts a 'Flying Faculty' model, which currently is being delivered in Hong Kong. A ‘Flying Faculty’ model refers to academic provision that is accredited by Oxford Brookes University, and is delivered in international locations by Oxford Brookes Academic staff. In addition, we have a number of vibrant relationships with partner colleges in the UK and internationally.

Staff

Social Work students

Research

Psychology Researchers in a lab

Research in the School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health offers a supportive and collaborative research community, giving you the chance to develop your research skills together with knowledge of your chosen subject.

We pride ourselves on ensuring that our research and teaching is linked locally, nationally, and internationally, to our stakeholders and to the wider professional disciplines we represent. We have particularly strong links with local Trusts and Social Welfare organisations, both private, voluntary and independent, as well as statutory provisions.

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Courses

We offer a range of Psychology courses, designed to provide you with a solid grounding in empirical methods, theories and discoveries, located in a purpose-built discipline area at the heart of the University campus, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and laboratories. We also offer professionally recognised qualifications in Social Work, enabling you to take your first steps in your professional career. We offer programmes designed to support those in Management and Leadership roles within health and social care, as well as those who want to mentor and teach others in a professional context.

After you achieve your academic and/or professional qualification, we can offer a wide range of opportunities to support your continuing research/professional development by providing post-qualifying and postgraduate courses.

Psychology

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Public Health

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