Our degrees provide you with a solid grounding across the psychology discipline, with particular focus on cognitive, health, social and clinical psychology.
Department of Psychology
A large and growing team of staff offers expertise in a broad spectrum of psychology topics, which allows our students to work across traditional boundaries.
Study psychology
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Taught postgraduate studies in psychology
We offer a range of taught postgraduate options at master's level.
Department of Psychology postgraduate research
View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorates courses in the Department of Psychology.
Foundation Systemic Theory and Practice course
Gain a solid foundation in systemic theory and develop systemic skills you can use in your own work setting.
Autism is a highly varied condition and can be associated with exceptional academic ability to intellectual disability. Explore this in our free online course.
How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath
Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.
Latest departmental news
Our research staff and students are active on social media, sharing up-to-date research, news, and events from our department.
Our research
Our research is concerned with clinical, cognitive, developmental, environmental, health, and social aspects of psychology.
In an article for The Conversation, Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh discusses how the UK public is becoming more "carbon capable".
Just 10 minutes of mindfulness daily boosts wellbeing and fights depression
New research reveals how short bursts of daily mindfulness can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle choices.
Most US voters agree on basic human values 鈥� so is polarisation exaggerated?
A surprising number of US Democrats and Republicans agree on their fundamental values 鈥� with important consequences for feelings of hope about the future.
Children with conduct disorder show widespread brain structural differences
Conduct disorder in young people is linked to brain surface area differences compared to typically developing children - new international study
Children of the 90s Study: High-THC Cannabis Varieties Twice as Likely to Cause Psychotic Episodes
New study suggests high-potency cannabis use between 16-18 doubles the risk of psychotic experiences from 19-24, compared to lower-potency use in young adults
Cornwall embraces e-bikes to cut carbon emissions and boost health and wellbeing
Cornwall's e-bike surge, a trial by the 2023澳门资料大全免费 & Cornwall Council, reduces car trips by 28%, promoting health and easing congestion
Our Department in the media
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
Drs Olivia Brown and Alicia Cork explain the impact of the Online Safety Act and why social media's role in far-right riots are putting it under the spotlight.
Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh from the Department of Psychology reflects on Copenhagen recently announcing it will start rewarding tourists for going green.
Dr Lukas Wolf from the Department of Psychology unpacks his new research on Republican and Democratic voter values
Get involved with our department
We're always looking for organisations and our wider community to take part in our research and outreach activities. You can see more opportunities further down the page.
Help us research cannabis use in adults with and without ADHD
We need volunteers with and without attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to take part in our study into people鈥檚 perceptions of cannabis use.
Help us research the effects of stress and mindfulness on decision-making
We need volunteers to be part of our research study into the impact of stress and mindfulness on decision-making. You鈥檒l receive 拢12 for completing the study.
Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers鈥� experiences of parenthood in the UK
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
Collaborate with us
We're interested in hearing from organisations and individuals that would like to work with us on:
- research projects
- consultancy
- joint PhDs
- collaborate on laboratory-based experiments
- student placements and projects
- schools visits
- evaluation
You can explore other ways to collaborate with the University.
News
Our latest news and updates.
Independent expert group calls for urgent climate action in Wales
Wales must significantly ramp up its climate ambitions to hit net zero by 2035 according to a new report supported by Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh.
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The 2023澳门资料大全免费 has received funding by the Bone Cancer Research Trust to explore the effect of spinal sarcomas on patient mental health
First Media Fellows from the 2023澳门资料大全免费 revealed
The Fellows will work reporting on science, learning how the media works from inside a newsroom.
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The 2023澳门资料大全免费 will bring together sports luminaries, Olympians, esteemed researchers, and our vibrant university community for an exploration of sport
Six subjects earn top 100 status in latest World University Rankings
Bath is named one of the world鈥檚 best places to study subjects including architecture, development studies and business, retaining a top 10 position for sport
Silver Athena SWAN Award for Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology has been recognised for its good practice in gender equality with a Silver Award from Athena SWAN.
Department of Psychology seminars
Find out more about the seminars taking place in the Department of Psychology.
View the schedule of our upcoming seminars
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
Our people
We are proud of our teaching and research staff. With a highly experienced academic team and active engagement with external organisations, our work is relevant and informative.
Department of Psychology academic staff
We are well renowned for excellent teaching and research with an enthusiastic academic team and a lively research environment.
Department of Psychology External Advisory Board
Our External Advisory Board provides strategic advice to help guide the teaching, research, and other activities of the Department of Psychology.
Events
Find out more about our upcoming events.
MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour webinar
6 Mar 2025 11.00am
Online
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour, and ask any questions you may have.
About the Department of Psychology
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and students can get involved in our lively research environment and open seminars.
With more than 70 academic staff, 100 postgraduates and 500 undergraduates, we have a distinctive research profile and record of cutting-edge, theoretically informed research in applied psychology.
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