Outstanding research
Excellent teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
Superb research and teaching facilities
In our own self contained building
At the University of York: one of the top-100 departments of psychology in the World
York, a beautiful and historic English city
Welcome to the Department of Psychology at the University of York, a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment for students where science flourishes. We’re one of the world’s top psychology departments, excelling in both teaching and research.
Featured News
BPS team commends undergraduate courses at YorkPosted on Wednesday 7 December 2016
BPS accreditation renewed with warm commendations for BSc and MPsych programmes
Posted on Tuesday 12 September 2017
Psychology at York is seeking to appoint two lecturers to new posts.
Posted on Tuesday 11 July 2017
Exposure to a common visual illusion may enhance your ability to read fine print, according to new research from psychologists at the University of York and the University of Glasgow.
Posted on Tuesday 11 July 2017
Leading researchers and older people met to discuss the latest research findings on brain health in later life.
Research at York
Awards & Recognition
We are ranked highly among departments of psychology in national and international league tables and we are proud of our Athena SWAN award which recognises our commitment to supporting women in science.
Seminars
4.00PM, PS/B020
Professor Robert Barton - Durham University
Internal Seminar: The focus of attention: a perspective from working memory
4.00PM, PS/B020
Professor Graham Hitch
What's happening in the Department?
See what's being shown on Psychology's laser display board. [swf ~1Mb]