Psychology
Our world-leading research is applied to policy and business practice
Our courses place a strong emphasis on your personal and professional development
Every student is at the very heart of what we do, and contributes to pushing the frontiers of knowledge
Our globally-renowned academics work with large organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, NHS, IBM and Microsoft
"We are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students and generating internationally excellent research that has a positive impact at a local, national, and international level.
We provide a supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment in which to study and work, and our inspirational programmes are led by academic staff at the forefront of their chosen fields. We are proud of our community in which all members of that community can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Our stimulating academic environment is complemented by state-of-the-art facilities that support ambitious and interdisciplinary research. We benefit from established strategic partnerships with the NHS, local communities, charities, and industry.
We are in the top 10 in the UK and in the top 100 worldwide for Psychology."
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Professor Joanne Smith
Head of Department
Top 100 in the world for Psychology
QS World University Rankings 2024
Opportunities to undertake study abroad or a year’s placement in business or industry
Top 10 in the UK for Psychology
8th in the Complete University Guide 2025 and joint 9th in the Guardian University Guide 2025
