The Department of Psychology has three research themes covering Cognitive and Brain Sciences (with expertise in Reading, Face-Processing, Attention and Memory), Health and Clinical Psychology (with expertise in Eating Behaviour, Stress & Chronic Illness, and Resilience), and Forensic Investigation and Cyber Psychology.
Researchers within these themes also contribute to the Ageing and Dementia Research Centre and the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Research Centre. We utilise quantitative, qualitative, mixed and multi methodologies to explore a range of theoretical and applied topics in Psychology.
Facilities supporting our research and teaching include eye-tracking (with mobile and static eye trackers), virtual reality, brain stimulation (tDCS, TMS), electrophysiological recording (EEG), laboratory space for the study of eating behaviours, access to an MRI scanner with capacity for fMRI studies, and facilities for the development and testing of health, clinical and social interventions, including, but not limited, to digital interventions. In addition, the Department enjoys strong research collaborations with local NHS Trusts.
Supervisors for projects in this pathway have expertise with UKRI funding (e.g., awards from the ESRC, MRC, and BBSRC), as well as the Leverhulme Trust, British Academy, Royal Society and numerous charities.
Key information
Next start date:
September 2025 (detailed timeline for the process outlined below)
Location:
色花堂, Talbot Campus
Entry requirements:
Outstanding academic potential as measured normally by either a 1st class honours degree or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA), or a Master鈥檚 degree with distinction or equivalent. If English is not your first language you鈥檒l need IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent).
In addition, students wishing to undertake PhD only (+3 awards) must meet the ESRC criteria in terms of previous Master鈥檚 level study and should read the SWDTP Admissions Statement for further information.