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Hear directly from our students about a range of topics: why they chose York; what they love about their courses; placements; and general tips for student life at York.

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Posted by Georgie

From the moment you step inside the Psychology building, you’re surrounded by research. Just walking down the corridor, you pass photos of cutting-edge experimental…

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Posted by Lily

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition doesn’t just celebrate great research; it sharpens the skills of our students, helping bring their research to life…

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Posted by Rachel

When starting university, most people are just thinking about getting their degree. But if you’re anything like me then you’re probably already thinking about…

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Posted by Alessia

Greetings! I am Alessia, a final year psychology student at York. I chose this university for its remarkable department and course structure, but also…

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Many of our graduates go on to complete PhDs, typically in psychology, cognitive neuroscience or related fields adjacent to healthcare and medicine. Others go on to pursue careers in research, clinical psychology, and a range of professions involving understanding human behaviour, computing, data science and statistics.

 

My degree provided me with an excellent understanding of a range of developmental disorders and differences. This has really helped me in my current role when working with children and young people with special educational needs or social and emotional mental health needs.

Grace, MSci Psychology. Graduated in 2021.

I think my degree in Psychology helps me think critically about project design. I can look at a project plan and figure out where we might face challenges. I also think Psychology is great for developing empathy and an understanding of the problems people face. This is a crucial skill for Enactus, which is driven by the needs of those we help.

Abbie, BSc Psychology. Graduated in 2023.