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.

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.

Feeling at home at Bath

Sasha Johnson talks about her first few weeks at Bath, explains how she became part of the student community, and shares her advice for new students.

Research reveals 'ugly truth' faced by doctors responding to Covid-19 on the frontline

A new study from Bath's Jo Daniels and Sophie Harris captures the scale of the challenge faced by healthcare professionals responding to the pandemic.

Climate change education: Which facts matter?

Blog: Katharine Lee discusses climate change education and why it should be taught across the curriculum, not just Geography and Science.

Report highlights need for greater support for individuals awaiting autism diagnostic assessment

The Westminster Commission on Autism report argues that people awaiting referrals for an autism diagnosis need more help and support.

Pioneering EEG test could dramatically increase early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s

A two-minute passive-test that measures people’s brain waves in response to a series of images, 'Fastball EEG', could help expand early dementia diagnosis.

Government inaction on climate change linked to psychological distress in young people - new study

Largest scientific study of its kind finds climate anxiety affects the daily life and functioning of nearly half of children and young people surveyed globally.

Climate Assembly UK calls for greater ‘fairness and public engagement’ in COP26 countdown

Sir David Attenborough hails ‘remarkable’ Climate Assembly UK and calls on leaders to give people confidence that environmental changes needed are possible.

Examining the impact of response style on stress and mental resources

We are investigating the impact of cognitive response styles on subjective feelings of stress and mental resources.

Examining multisensory processing of emotional signals in PTSD

We are seeking participants with or without trauma history to take part in a study about the effects of trauma and PTSD on multisensory emotion processing.

Volunteer for our study in to how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected our attitudes and lifestyle

This study will research and evaluate how the pandemic has changed young people's habits and choices, with a view to shaping their future lifestyles.

Take part in our study investigating the impact betrayal has on mental well-being

Researchers in the Department of Psychology invite you to take part in their research about the impact of the experience of betrayal on mental well-being.

New toolkit launched to improve dementia care for South Asian people

Dr Paula Smith from our Department of Psychology was involved in developing the new toolkit with teams from UWE Bristol and the Race Equality Foundation.

Does living a simpler life mean a happier life? New TV series co-designed by GW4 experts explores

Could living a simpler life with no modern comforts, cut off from the modern world be better for us?

New paper reveals impact of first lockdown on depression and anxiety diagnosis

On the second anniversary of Covid-19 lockdown in the UK, a new psychology paper highlights the mental health impacts lockdown had on those living in the UK.

Bath academics share their stories for British Science Week 2022

Hear from four scientists from across the University talking about their research and how they got into science.

Meat and masculinity: why some men just can’t stomach plant-based food

Meat alternatives are everywhere but for men there is often a visceral attachment to slaughter-derived meat - Dr Chris Bryant writes for The Conversation.

FSA and UKRI join forces with the public to explore food safety

A new study will explore experiences of people with food hypersensitivities when eating out and implications for industry, policymakers, and practitioners.