Psychology of Wuhan University trains senior professionals who have mastered the basic theories and professional knowledge of psychology, mastered the basic research methods and operation techniques of psychology, and have broad philosophical vision and profound humanistic knowledge, strong adaptability, working ability and technical operation ability. They can not only engage in psychological research and teaching, but also use psychological theories and knowledge to solve practical psychological problems.

The main professional courses are: general psychology, experimental psychology, human anatomy, human physiology, human development and heredity, psychological statistics, psychological measurement, personality psychology, cognitive psychology, social psychology, developmental psychology, clinical psychology, psychological counseling and therapy, history of western psychology, artificial intelligence and network psychology, linguistics, sociology and so on.

Graduates can engage in scientific research, teaching, personnel management, human resources development and ability training, psychological consultation and psychotherapy in various schools, scientific research institutions, party and government organs, enterprises and institutions, social organizations and communities, mass media systems and other departments. Excellent graduates can be recommended to study for a master's degree or a master's degree without examination.