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 Friday 13 October 2017
New researchers investigating sleep and emotional memory
Posted on Thursday 12 October 2017
Scott Cairney will give an open lecture on the Secrets of Sleep on Thursday 26th October
Posted on Thursday 12 October 2017
The Department of Psychology at the University of York is seeking to appoint a Director of Teaching and Learning.
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
External Seminar: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - past, present and future
4.00PM, PS/B020
Professor Anthony T. Barker - University of Sheffield Medical School
What's happening in the Department?
See what's being shown on Psychology's laser display board. [swf ~1Mb]