Department of Psychology
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We're committed to impactful interdisciplinary research that spans and breaks the traditional boundaries of psychology, as well as excellence in teaching.
Our degrees provide you with a solid grounding across the psychology discipline, with particular focus on cognitive, health, social and clinical psychology.
We offer a range of taught postgraduate options at master's level.
View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorates courses in the Department of Psychology.
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.
Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.
2 May 2026 9.30am
10 West , University of Bath
Share your final year research and network with other students and professionals at this British Psychological Society (BPS) South West Branch event.
Find out how work by Dr Jo Daniels has helped the NHS shape its priorities, funding and pandemic preparedness for the future health and social care workforce.
Researchers at the University of Bath are pioneering solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people.
Researchers at the University of Bath propose threshold levels for cannabis use, aiming to help people monitor potency and quantity to reduce health risks.
A major international study led by Bath has uncovered common structural changes in the brains of young people diagnosed with four common psychiatric disorders.
A new film, inspired by research into how autistic people experience the justice system, will premiere at the Norwich Film Festival this weekend.
We have a distinctive research profile in theoretically informed applied psychology.
Research suggests that school absence is usually underpinned by severe school distress and anxiety. Many of these children are autistic.
Dr Steve Westlake in The Conversation says UK politicians use “pragmatism” and “common sense” to mask fossil-fuel support, delaying urgent climate action.
Dr Abbie Jordan spoke to Wellbeing of Women about research at Bath into how periods and period pain affect the school lives of teenage girls in the UK.
We are researching how virtual reality (VR) and video-based mindfulness exercises impact stress, anxiety, and confidence in public-speaking situations.
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
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.
Register your interest in working with members of our Department
Professor of Health Psychology is recognised for her impact
The visit brought the world’s leading climate podcast, hosted by Christiana Figueres, architect of the Paris Agreement, to the University of Bath.
Leading environmental psychologist Lorraine Whitmarsh was in Parliament at the start of January to face questions from the Environmental Audit Committee.
Avon & Somerset PCC Clare Moody toured the IDSB and new Bath P-ACE, alongside a roundtable with the people keeping students safe on campus and in the city.
Delivered by clinical and health psychology experts from our Department of Psychology, the service offers support for Bath students.
New £11m Bath research group will partner with local services to boost youth mental health support across BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire.
Find out more about the seminars taking place in the Department of Psychology.
View the schedule of our upcoming seminars
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 for Psychology
We are well renowned for excellent teaching and research with an enthusiastic academic team and a lively research environment.
Our External Advisory Board provides strategic advice to help guide the teaching, research, and other activities of the Department of Psychology.