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Department of Psychology 

We are a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment for students where science flourishes. We’re one of the world’s top psychology departments, excelling in both teaching and research.

Undergraduate study

Seminars and events

Tue
26
Nov

Athena Swan Talk: 'Evolutionary Origins of Leadership'

4.00PM, Online

Dr Zarin Machanda, Tufts University

Tue
3
Dec

The Development of Integrative Perception from Infancy to Adulthood

4.00PM, PS/B/020

Dr Sagi Jaffe-Dax, Tel Aviv University

Tue
10
Dec

Title TBC

4.00PM, PS/B/020

Dr Michaela Gummerum, University of Warwick

Postgraduate study

News

New service launched to enable individuals to take control of their online data

Friday 18 October 2024

A new data service will work to empower individuals to understand their own online data and share it safely with researchers to help improve digital wellbeing.


Psychology at York ranks =8th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Tuesday 1 October 2024

The Department of Psychology has placed joint 8th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 for the subject of psychology. The ranking recognises the quality of our courses, and the experiences and opportunities they provide to our students.


Researchers test impact of school smartphone ban in new Channel 4 documentary

Thursday 12 September 2024

Psychologists at the University of York will test the impact that smartphones have on children’s behaviour in a new two-part documentary series for Channel 4.