Psychology - Psychology, The University of York

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Outstanding research

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Excellent teaching programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

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Superb research and teaching facilities

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At the University of York: one of the top-100 departments of psychology in the World

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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.

Studying at York

Why choose York?

Undergraduate study

Postgraduate study

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MSc Development, Disorders and Clinical Practice

MSc in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience

MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience

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New departmental appointments

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A warm welcome to 3 Lecturers who have recently joined the Department of Psychology. Dr Angela De Bruin, Dr Hannah Hobson and Dr Daniel Kaiser.

Angela's research focuses on bilingualism, language switching, language production, executive control, and cognitive ageing

Hannah's research considers language and communication problems, especially their relation to non-language difficulties, including social and emotional problems.

Daniel's research uses methods from experimental psychology and cognitive neuroscience (M/EEG, fMRI) to understand the perception of naturalistic stimuli.

News

EPS Frith Award - Congratulations to Emma James

Posted on Friday 18 October 2019

Emma James has received the EPS committee nomination for the Frith Prize, on the basis of her PhD thesis.

Athena SWAN Gold for Psychology

Posted on Thursday 10 October 2019

The Department of Psychology has been awarded a Gold Athena SWAN Award recognising the extraordinary work undertaken in the Department to improve gender equality.

Professor Liz Meins elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Posted on Monday 7 October 2019

Congratulations to Professor Liz Meins who has been elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in recognition of her outstanding research contribution.

Research at York

Awards & Recognition

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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.