Student information
Information to note about your studies and time on campus.
We are delighted to welcome you to the University of Liverpool to study Psychology. For guidance in your first weeks and beyond, please take the time to familiarise yourself with:
- Your Student Handbook: the Student Handbooks for UG and PG are available on Canvas. They will be periodically updated, 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 is 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 20 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 (16-20 September).
Checklist
Before you start, you can access a useful checklist of things to do before you arrive and during your first weeks on campus.
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 |
C800/C804 Year One - FAQs
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. Click here for more information.
What do I do in Welcome Week?
The Welcome Week Schedule page has details of sessions running during 16-20 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 9-10 September. You will then meet your AA and AA group on either 18 or 19 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 view our library guide 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.
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 from 16-20 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 9-10 September. You will then meet your AA and AA group on 16 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. |
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 healthcare 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 the first week of your course.
Student newsletters
Every student at the Department of Psychology will receive a weekly Student Experience Newsletter in their email inbox.
The Student Experience Newsletter contains lots of useful information about activities and events at the Eleanor Rathbone Building and on campus, as well as information relating to academic support, wellbeing advice and guidance, careers and employability support, and opportunities for you to provide feedback about your course.
The Student Experience Newsletter is sent to students each Friday throughout semesters one and two, with monthly Student Experience Newsletters sent throughout the summer.
Students will also receive a monthly Careers and Employability newsletter from the department, containing information about job and volunteering opportunities, as well as career guidance available on campus and opportunities to attend careers fairs and meet employers.
Social media
Students can stay connected with the Department of Psychology on our social media pages, where we regularly share updates and news.
X: @LivUniPsyc
Instagram: @LivUniPsyc