Psychology at University of Essex

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.

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19/05/2026

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Campus may be a little quieter this month but that doesn't mean   research seminars stop! Join us to hear Professor Wend...
12/05/2026

Campus may be a little quieter this month but that doesn't mean research seminars stop! Join us to hear Professor Wendy Hardeman (University of East Anglia) present "Engaging low-income communities in behaviour change research." The seminar will focus on the use of creative and social approaches (e.g., fishing, collage, cooking, and photowalks) to engage low-income communities in research about healthy eating and physical activity, and implications for research and practice. TODAY! 2:30pm in Room 1N1.4.1.

Today we got to hear from   postgraduate research students during our annual PGR conference! Incredible posters and talk...
08/05/2026

Today we got to hear from postgraduate research students during our annual PGR conference! Incredible posters and talks showcased the diversity of research topics, methods, and analyses used by our PGR students as well as the variety of societal challenges they are tackling. Amazing job to all of the presenters, the PGR team, and our poster winner - Shashank Singhal!

Tomorrow, April 30th, we are joined by Dr. Adam Stanaland from the University of Richmond who will present "To Fight or ...
29/04/2026

Tomorrow, April 30th, we are joined by Dr. Adam Stanaland from the University of Richmond who will present "To Fight or Fold: How Politics, Gender, and Sexual Orientation Shape Reactions to Couples in Conflict." Join us at 1pm in the Senate Room (4.722)!

Last week, in partnership with the Essex Health, Wellbeing, and Care Hub, psychology students participated in a short-te...
22/04/2026

Last week, in partnership with the Essex Health, Wellbeing, and Care Hub, psychology students participated in a short-term placement supporting the Parkinson's UK "Progress Together" event which brought over 250 people to campus for educational programming and networking.

Last week, final year   undergraduate students took part in their annual poster day! Students presented the theories, hy...
24/03/2026

Last week, final year undergraduate students took part in their annual poster day! Students presented the theories, hypotheses, study designs, and results from their independent dissertation projects (as part of PS300). Now it's time for them to finish analysing and write everything up! Well done to all participants!!

Last week of Spring Term! Psychology students are encouraged to stop by the front office in the   building to enter into...
16/03/2026

Last week of Spring Term! Psychology students are encouraged to stop by the front office in the building to enter into the raffle to win a University of Essex hoodie! Throw your name in and maybe it will be yours!

Dissertation season is coming to a close, but here is another study that you can take part in! Swipe for more informatio...
15/03/2026

Dissertation season is coming to a close, but here is another study that you can take part in! Swipe for more information and take part in this study about how university students use AI.

PS300 recruitment continues with two more studies! Your participation helps support student research in our department.🍽...
04/03/2026

PS300 recruitment continues with two more studies! Your participation helps support student research in our department.

🍽️ Why do we stop eating?

Is it hunger, satisfaction, distraction, or the people around us?

We’re exploring how attention, personal traits, and social context influence when a meal ends and how this links to well-being.
⏱ 5–10 minutes | 18+

Study link: https://tinyurl.com/4au5mhur

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🇬🇧 How do voters see each other?

Is it disagreement, identity, or party loyalty shaping our views?

We’re examining how supporters of different political parties perceive one another and whether dialogue across differences feels possible.

🗳 Eligible UK voters | 7-10 min

Study link: https://tinyurl.com/2b5574fy

Recently, students in PS517 - an optional third year module introducing students to the Enviornmental Psychology - had t...
04/03/2026

Recently, students in PS517 - an optional third year module introducing students to the Enviornmental Psychology - had the opportunity to visit the Smart Technology Experimental Plant Suite (STEPS) within our School of Life Sciences. Students were able to see, up close, the ways in which human behavioural intervention can lead to a more sustainable future in this state of the art laboratory space.

To learn more about the module PS517, visit: https://buff.ly/GIsSmge

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