The Higher Education Psychology Network existed from 2004 to 2011 to promote excellence in the learning, teaching and assessment of Psychology in UK HE

'To be, or not to be, a psychologist': Psychology students implicit theories of what makes an ideal psychologist.

This miniproject is now complete.


This research project seeks to examine psychology students' implicit theories of what it is to be a psychology student and a psychologist. The work will assess shifts in students' perceptions and evaluations in the attitudes, behaviours, knowledge and skills needed to be a successful psychology student and psychologist across all three years of the degree. The work will provide qualitative and quantitative data that will allow researchers, lecturers and students to plan knowledge, skills, personal, academic and career learning and development.

A final report from this project is available.

There is also a personality and skills questionnaire for use to support student PDP.

Funding: £5,679.00

Start Date: February 2008

Contact: Dr John Maltby , School of Psychology, University of Leicester, Henry Wellcome Building, Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 9HN


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One of 24 discipline-based centres within the Higher Education Academy, the Psychology Network supported the teaching and learning of psychology across the UK between 2004 and 2011. A core team, based at the University of York, worked with students, staff, departments, professional bodies and overseas organisations to develop supportive networks and to improve the learning experience of psychology students in Higher Education.
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