What is the Undergraduate Psychology Project (UPP)?

The project, funded by the HEA Psychology Network, is a qualitative study of students' experiences of studying undergraduate psychology, comparing students who have a background in psychology (either at A-Level or equivalent) with students who have come to degree level without prior experience.

The project involves students from five HEI departments across the UK and data is being collected during the period September 2005 - June 2006 using the PsYonline website.

Students at all institutions have already completed a short questionnaire to collect demographical information. Over the next 10 months these students will be asked to login three more times to complete further questionnaires, so that students’ experiences can be mapped across the whole academic year. The times of these questionnaires are as follows:

  • January (start of semester two)
  • March/April (Easter)
  • June (end of the academic year)

In addition some students are also completing a log book of their experiences and others will be taking part in phone interviews.

Questions and Problems

If you have any questions or problems regarding the project please email the office.
How do I access the questionnaires?

Access to the questionnaires is through your email account. When you filled in the first paper questionnaire for the project you will have given us your email address. In January, March/April and June you will be emailed a request to complete a further questionnaire. To login you click on the link which has been sent to you in your email. This automatically signs you in and takes you to your next questionnaire.

The Logbook

On your initial paper questionnaire, did you say you would be willing to complete a logbook about your experiences? If so, this area is for you.

The logbook is electronic, and is therefore completed online.
Phone Interviews

The Phone Interviews will begin in Januray 2006 and will give students the opportunity to talk more in depth about their experiences as a first year undergraduate psychology student. Students will be contacted directly to take part in this.

I need to update my details.

As this study is being completed over a number of months it is imperative that we have your correct details. If you have changed your email address, phone number or university course please email the office.