Undergraduate courses in psychology
Our degrees provide you with a solid grounding across the psychology discipline, with particular focus on cognitive, health, social and clinical psychology.
Department of Psychology
We're committed to impactful interdisciplinary research that spans and breaks the traditional boundaries of psychology, as well as excellence in teaching.
Study psychology
Find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.
Taught postgraduate studies in psychology
We offer a range of taught postgraduate options at master's level.
Department of Psychology postgraduate research
View our MPhil, PhD and professional doctorates courses in the Department of Psychology.
Foundation Systemic Theory and Practice course
Gain a solid foundation in systemic theory and develop systemic skills you can use in your own work setting.
Good Practice in Autism Education
Autism is a highly varied condition and can be associated with exceptional academic ability to intellectual disability. Explore this in our free online course.
How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath
Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.
Events
Find out more about our upcoming events.
MSc Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour webinar
9 Mar 2026 11.00am
Online
Join our webinar to find out all you need to know about our MSc in Applied Psychology and Economic Behaviour, and ask any questions you may have.
Our research
Our research is concerned with clinical, cognitive, developmental, environmental, health, and social aspects of psychology.
Youth with mental health conditions share strikingly similar brain changes, regardless of diagnosis
A major international study led by Bath has uncovered common structural changes in the brains of young people diagnosed with four common psychiatric disorders.
Powerful new film explores how courts can fail autistic witnesses
A new film, inspired by research into how autistic people experience the justice system, will premiere at the Norwich Film Festival this weekend.
Bath researchers to urge MPs: Act now to prevent eating disorder deaths
A Bath team of experts on eating disorder are to meet MPs in Parliament to call for a national strategy to address preventable deaths from these disorders.
Starting university boosts recycling and greener travel, a University of Bath study finds
Young people are more likely to adopt sustainable behaviours, like recycling and active travel, during major life transitions.
The soft tech that responds to your taps and squeezes
HydroHaptics – a responsive new tech that allows you to dim lights by squeezing a cushion or sculpt on a screen by pinching a mouse – is being developed at Bath
Department of Psychology research
We have a distinctive research profile in theoretically informed applied psychology.
Our Department in the media
Due to their expertise and knowledge, our staff often engage in work with the media.
Politicians now talk of climate 'pragmatism' to delay action
Dr Steve Westlake in The Conversation says UK politicians use “pragmatism” and “common sense” to mask fossil-fuel support, delaying urgent climate action.
How does period pain impact school life?
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.
Get involved with our department
We're always looking for organisations and our wider community to take part in our research and outreach activities. You can see more opportunities further down the page.
Help us explore how VR and video mindfulness actions affect stress, anxiety, and confidence
We are researching how virtual reality (VR) and video-based mindfulness exercises impact stress, anxiety, and confidence in public-speaking situations.
Help us improve the effectiveness of therapies for eating disorders
We need people who have experienced psychological therapies for eating disorders to complete an interview or online survey.
Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK
A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery.
Join our research into recovery from anorexia nervosa
We need volunteers to help us research recovery from anorexia nervosa in the year after leaving treatment.
Collaborate with us
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
News
Our latest news and updates.
New University of Bath Psychology Clinic opens, providing support for students
Delivered by clinical and health psychology experts from our Department of Psychology, the service offers support for Bath students.
Dutch Courage study wins IG-Nobel Prize
Study on “Dutch courage” finds low-dose alcohol boosts Dutch pronunciation in learners, winning the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize for funny yet thought-provoking science.
New Mental Health Research Group launches in Bath to support young people
New £11m Bath research group will partner with local services to boost youth mental health support across BANES, Swindon & Wiltshire.
Unlock Wellbeing - a resource hub by Prof Maria Loades and the LAMP research group
Accessible guidance on single session interventions for young people, with dedicated info for parents and professionals. Co-designed with young people.
University of Bath to receive £4.35m from Global Talent Fund to attract world-leading researchers
University receives part of £54m Global Talent Fund to help attract and support top international researchers to the UK.
AAPS CDT and CAST PhD student smashes world-record for cycling from London to Edinburgh
Pete Dyson, a doctoral researcher in transport and travel behaviour, set a new time of 16 hours 56 minutes 51 seconds for the 388-mile journey.
Department of Psychology seminars
Find out more about the seminars taking place in the Department of Psychology.
View the schedule of our upcoming seminars
Awards and accolades
Our awards, rankings and reputation.
Our people
We are proud of our teaching and research staff. With a highly experienced academic team and active engagement with external organisations, our work is relevant and informative.
Department of Psychology academic staff
We are well renowned for excellent teaching and research with an enthusiastic academic team and a lively research environment.
Department of Psychology External Advisory Board
Our External Advisory Board provides strategic advice to help guide the teaching, research, and other activities of the Department of Psychology.
About the Department of Psychology
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and students can get involved in our lively research environment and open seminars.
With more than 70 academic staff, 100 postgraduates and 500 undergraduates, we have a distinctive research profile and record of cutting-edge, theoretically informed research in applied psychology.
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