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.

How Bath virtual reality research is opening doors: Ben explores VR at Bath

Recent psychology graduate, Ben Cachin, reflects on Virtual Reality research at Bath by speaking to researchers leading the way in this area.

Screen-free bedtimes boost toddler sleep

A world-first trial of toddler screen time shows that removing screen time in the hour before bed improves the quality of toddler sleep.

Scientists challenge “misleading” Dublin Declaration defending meat consumption

The declaration is deliberately misleading and focuses on evidence that only applies to 2% of global livestock, say scientists.

New research project will explore mental health challenges young people face after sporting injuries

This project will explore how injuries impact young people's mental well-being, self-identity, and their journey back to competitive sport.

UK public is becoming more ‘carbon capable’ – here’s what that means

In an article for The Conversation, Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh discusses how the UK public is becoming more "carbon capable".

Just 10 minutes of mindfulness daily boosts wellbeing and fights depression

New research reveals how short bursts of daily mindfulness can boost wellbeing, combat depression and anxiety, and inspire healthier lifestyle choices.

Most US voters agree on basic human values – so is polarisation exaggerated?

A surprising number of US Democrats and Republicans agree on their fundamental values – with important consequences for feelings of hope about the future.

What is the Online Safety Act and why have riots reopened debates about it?

Drs Olivia Brown and Alicia Cork explain the impact of the Online Safety Act and why social media's role in far-right riots are putting it under the spotlight.

People tend to be less green on holiday – here’s how to change that

Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh from the Department of Psychology reflects on Copenhagen recently announcing it will start rewarding tourists for going green.

US election: voters are less divided than often thought on major issues

Dr Lukas Wolf from the Department of Psychology unpacks his new research on Republican and Democratic voter values

Take part in our research into thinking and movement in people with pain

Help us research information processing and physical movement in people with chronic pain. You’ll complete questionnaires and computer and physical tasks.

Help us research the effects of stress and mindfulness on decision-making

We need volunteers to be part of our research study into the impact of stress and mindfulness on decision-making. You’ll receive £12 for completing the study.

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.

University of Bath receives £11 million to launch a Mental Health Research Group

The research group will address the urgent mental health needs of the region and increase capacity for applied research.

Independent expert group calls for urgent climate action in Wales

Wales must significantly ramp up its climate ambitions to hit net zero by 2035 according to a new report supported by Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh.

University of Bath receives grant to study impact of spinal sarcomas on mental health

The University of Bath has received funding by the Bone Cancer Research Trust to explore the effect of spinal sarcomas on patient mental health

First Media Fellows from the University of Bath revealed

The Fellows will work reporting on science, learning how the media works from inside a newsroom.

Six subjects earn top 100 status in latest World University Rankings

Bath is named one of the world’s best places to study subjects including architecture, development studies and business, retaining a top 10 position for sport