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.

Gaining new skills and insights during my placement at Gymshark

BSc (Hons) Psychology student and winner of the 'Outstanding Contribution of the Year' placement award, Richard Lee, talks about his experience at Gymshark.

Why reflecting on your values before opening your mouth makes for happier relationships

A new psychology study finds if people are asked to reflect on their life values before engaging in discussions, debates are more convivial and harmonious.

The link between mental health and ADHD is strong – so why aren’t we paying attention?

Adults with high levels of ADHD symptoms are more likely to have anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits, new research finds.

Playing the piano boosts brain processing power and helps lift the blues – study

A randomised control trial led by Bath psychologists shows the positive effects learning to play music for just a few weeks has on cognitive abilities.

Use net zero emission target to address both energy security and climate crisis – new briefing

CAST’s annual attitude survey reveals that public concern about climate change is growing, despite cost-of-living pressures.

Elon Musk: how being autistic may make him think differently

Article from Dr Punit Shah and Luca Hargitai from the Department of Psychology with Dr Lucy Livingston (King's).

Join our research study about the effects of antidepressant medication withdrawal and maintenance

We’re recruiting volunteers to join our study into the effects of antidepressant withdrawal on people’s mood, side effects and cognition.

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.

Views wanted ahead of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone

Psychologists want to hear from people who live, work, or regularly travel into Bristol, in advance of the City’s Clean Air Zone coming into force on Monday.

Major project to unlock secrets of ageing well

A €1.5 Million ERC-funded project, being led by Dr Esther Walton, will advance understanding about brain ageing and its links to wellbeing and mental health.

Bath climate scientist Prof Lorraine Whitmarsh contributes to Greta Thunberg’s ‘The Climate Book’

Professor Whitmarsh and Dr Stuart Capstick write about the links between individual environmental actions and wider transformations across society.

Strong Humanities & Social Sciences rankings in Times and Guardian 2023 league tables

Many of our courses are among the best in the UK, according to recent league tables published by The Times & The Sunday Times, and The Guardian.

Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences host their second annual Placement Awards

Students, placement providers and staff members enjoy an evening celebrating the placements programme and the achievements of individuals and employers.

Bath Psychology team smashes stereotypes at Royal Society Summer Showcase

Over 6,000 visitors attended last week’s Royal Society Summer Showcase at which Professor Greg Maio and Dr Lukas Wolf presented their research on public values.