I loved Psychology when I started studying it at A-Level, so it was a natural choice for my degree. I was really interested in a course that offered work experience - with so many university graduates it really helps you stand out and feel confident entering the workplace.
Loughborough was also ranked in the top 10 for Psychology and had a really good range of modules. This made the course really interesting, while the opportunity to design a final year project that excites you also stood out.
I was lucky to have some fantastic lecturers and tutors. Not only are they experts in their chosen field who can impart knowledge, but they also genuinely care how you’re doing and are invested in your success.
The research knowledge I developed at Loughborough has been really helpful. I’ve referred back to my course notes many times and have been able to share hints and tips I learnt from my lecturers with my teams.
The modules on qualitative and quantitative research methods at Loughborough were excellent and really helped me think critically about research. They were really helpful not just for teaching you ‘the rules’ but why they exist. It makes you much better equipped to apply the knowledge in different areas and if you understand the rules, you start to appreciate when you can break them and why.