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Psychology at University of Essex Follow us to keep up to date with events in our Psychology department here at Essex! Why choose Essex?

The Psychology Department at Essex is young, dynamic, enthusiastic and research oriented. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise 95% of our research was rated as of international quality. Our teaching was rated as 'Excellent' by the government's most recent Quality Assurance Agency exercise. We are housed in purpose built buildings and are very well equipped for teaching and research. We have excellent computer labs, and a recently built neuroscience laboratory. We combine both small group and large group teaching throughout our degree. The campus at Essex is small and friendly, yet within easy reach of Stanstead airport and London and the coast to the east. Courses we offer:
BA/BSc in Psychology: Our degree scheme is fully accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation is a clear indication of excellent teaching quality and is necessary to enrol in certain post-graduate professional training courses. Already have a degree but wish you had studied psychology?:
If you are thinking of returning to study or want to add a psychology qualification to your cv, we offer a fast track (one-year) MSc Psychology conversion degree in psychology. Looking for advanced training in a small group with hands on experience? We offer an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, MSc Cognitive Neuropsychology and MSc Research Methods. These courses stand alone or are an excellent preparation for PhD study. Our international quality research teams offer PhD training in social psychology, cognitive psychology and sensory and cognitive neuroscience.

This Saturday, experience first-hand what   has to offer.Our Open Day is your opportunity to explore our specialist faci...
15/10/2026

This Saturday, experience first-hand what has to offer.

Our Open Day is your opportunity to explore our specialist facilities, hear about our innovative approach to teaching, meet your future lecturers and ask your questions.

Here is your programme for discovering psychology at Essex:

πŸŽ“ 'Explore Psychology': Department Talk, Tour and Taster
πŸ•’ 11am - 12.15pm
πŸ“ Centre for Brain Science (CBS), Psychology Building

🧠 Psychology Subject Talk
πŸ•’ 12.15pm - 1pm
πŸ“ Senate room (4.722)

πŸŽ“ 'Explore Psychology': Department Talk, Tour and Taster (Repeat)
πŸ•’ 1pm - 2pm
πŸ“ Centre for Brain Science (CBS), Psychology Building

Book your place at https://buff.ly/wAQm2w6

Are you a 2nd or 3rd year   student who wants to become a peer mentor? Peer mentors are experienced students who help su...
14/10/2026

Are you a 2nd or 3rd year student who wants to become a peer mentor? Peer mentors are experienced students who help support Year 1 students. After completing a short Moodle course, you arrange to meet with your mentee - either virtually or in person - from time to time. Individual arrangements will vary based on the mentor/mentee. If you are interested in finding out more, please email [email protected] by October 26th.

With the start of a new academic year comes the   research seminar series! Starting us off is Professor Luca Chittaro (U...
13/10/2026

With the start of a new academic year comes the research seminar series! Starting us off is Professor Luca Chittaro (University of Udine, Italy) who will present "Designing Virtual and Augmented Reality Experiences for Health and Safety" TODAY at 1pm in STEM 3.1. Discover how Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are transforming safety education, healthcare training, and therapeutic interventions. Drawing on 28 years of research and real-world applications, Luca Chittaro will explore how psychology and computer science come together to create immersive experiences that improve safety, support physical and mental health, and harness the potential of AI-powered virtual coaches.

We hope all of our new and returning   students had a relaxing summer and an exciting welcome week! Good luck to all as ...
12/10/2026

We hope all of our new and returning students had a relaxing summer and an exciting welcome week! Good luck to all as you begin your lectures today!!

πŸ“’ Interested in taking part in psychology research?Join Psy-Vol, the University of Essex Psychology volunteer mailing li...
06/10/2026

πŸ“’ Interested in taking part in psychology research?

Join Psy-Vol, the University of Essex Psychology volunteer mailing list.

Psy-Vol is open to everyone β€” you do not need to be a Psychology student or a University of Essex student. By joining, you can hear about opportunities to take part in paid psychology research studies.

βœ… Open to everyone
βœ… No Psychology background required
βœ… No University of Essex affiliation required
πŸ’· Some paid research opportunities

Sign up here:
https://buff.ly/rk52A9s

We are getting excited to welcome new and returning   students to campus next week!! There will be a host of "Welcome We...
01/10/2026

We are getting excited to welcome new and returning students to campus next week!! There will be a host of "Welcome Week" activities, including some department specific events where you can meet your classmates, talk with your student adviser, reconnect with old friends and mentors, and more! For the most up to date details about these events please check your email and visit: https://buff.ly/mjGXmh0

Are you a current UG or PG student who wants to represent   across Recruitment, Outreach and Marketing activities. Being...
28/09/2026

Are you a current UG or PG student who wants to represent across Recruitment, Outreach and Marketing activities. Being a Student Ambassador provides students with exciting opportunities to develop sought-after professional skills, work with an engaged target audience and make the most of their University experience. For more information and application materials see: https://buff.ly/PXb9BKw

Approachable staff. Real support. Resources that work.That's what our students told us in this year's National Student S...
13/08/2026

Approachable staff. Real support. Resources that work.

That's what our students told us in this year's National Student Survey β€” and it's a combination we're proud of at Essex Psychology.

πŸ“ No. 1 in the East of England for accessibility of teaching staff (Top 11 in the UK)
πŸ“Š 91% of our students are satisfied with their academic support
πŸ“š 93% are satisfied with their learning resources

Behind every one of those numbers is a member of staff who answered the email, ran the extra session, or stayed behind after the lecture. Thank you to our teaching and professional services teams β€” and to our students for telling us what's working.

Approachable staff. Real support. Resources that work. From pastoral support to academic support and everything inbetwee...
11/08/2026

Approachable staff. Real support. Resources that work. From pastoral support to academic support and everything inbetween, students studying at are supported every step of the way. And, according to the recent National Student Survey, we are #1 in the region for staff accessibility and over 90% of students are satisfied with their academic support.

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