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Swansea University: Psychology

Institution Swansea University View institution profile
Department Psychology View department profile
Web www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate
Email study@swansea.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)1792 295358
Study type Research

Summary

Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July.

Understanding the complexities of the human mind and how we relate to the world around us remains one of science’s greatest challenges.

Our Psychology department has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2014, we are one of only four psychology departments in the UK to achieve a 100% 4* rating (maximum score possible) for the reach and significance of our work.

Our areas of research expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical and Health Psychology support four broad research groups:

Clinical and Health Behaviour, addressing how behaviours develop and influence people’s decisions relating to their health and well-being, and the impact of health interventions. Recent student research projects have explored the role of social marketing in preventing child obesity, and trauma following acute illness.

Cognition and Perception, covering areas such as perception, identification, and processing of objects and events, and the cognitive and neural basis for language development. Current research topics include the representation of colour and shape in memory, and word recognition and production.

Brain and Behaviour, exploring the integration of neuroscience and behaviour, including brain chemistry, neuropsychology, and brain injury. Student research currently underway includes substance abuse factors affecting attention, and learning, memory and reading in individuals with autistic spectrum disorders.

Forensic Psychology, exploring the interface between psychology and the law, and includes many aspects, such as legal process, the assessment, supervision and treatment of those who have offended, working with victims of crime, and addressing risk and re-offending.

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Welcome to the School of Psychology at Swansea University, where you will join a dynamic and research-led community dedicated to understanding the mind, brain, and behaviour.

Based within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science, our teaching is informed by world-leading academics and a curriculum grounded in scientific rigour, offering students an outstanding learning experience across areas such as clinical and health psychology, cognitive neuroscience, forensic psychology, and perception. Whether you're exploring the foundations of human thought or applying psychological insights to real-world challenges, Swansea provides the tools, support, and inspiration to help you thrive—academically, professionally, …

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