Psychology at Lancaster
Our department has been consistently rated amongst the top Psychology Departments in the UK and has an international reputation for teaching and scholarship.
85% of departmental research was graded as being of at least international quality in the last RAE.
Undergraduate Courses
We're proud of our teaching standards, and the experience our students receive. It is one reason why the employability of our students is high, relative to many other UK courses, and why students express satisfaction with their course.
Our Undergraduate courses
Postgraduate Study
Our range of Masters courses caters for graduates who wish to pursue a career in reseach, or a professional career in psychology.
We offer high quality supervision for students doing research degrees, with an outstanding record of nurturing students towards successful completion of their work on time.
Postgraduate psychology
Research Centres
Psychology research at Lancaster is grouped around two centres - The Centre for Social and Cognitive Research in the Public Interest (SCORPIO) and The Centre for Research in Human Development and Learning (CRHDL).
Psychology ResearchNews
Pioneers of Psychological Science Debate
Lancaster University's Dr Alan Collins was one of four eminent psychologists taking part in a high-profile debate at the British Psychological Society's Annual Conference this April.
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Thu 19 April 2012
Watching Harry Potter films could enhance creativity in children
Watching Harry Potter films could make young children more creative, say researchers in Lancaster University's Psychology Department.
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Thu 22 March 2012
New Years Honours for Science and Technology Staff
Two former members of Science and Technology staff have received New Years Honours which recognise outstanding achievement.
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Tue 3 January 2012
Sailor turns psychologist with the help of Lancaster University
A former sailor who left school at sixteen has achieved a PhD in psychology at Lancaster University.
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Wed 14 December 2011
SCORPIO
The Centre for Social and Cognitive Research in the Public Interest (SCORPIO) conducts research that addresses key issues affecting public life to help inform practitioners and policy-makers
CRHDL
The Centre for Research in Human Development and Learning (CRHDL) conducts research on human development and learning from infancy through adulthood into old age