Why study psychology at Durham University?
Our Psychology degrees are research-led and so students can learn from lecturers who are doing internationally renowned and cutting edge research using first-class research facilities in all major areas of Psychology with particular strengths in Cognitive Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Neuropsychology and the Psychology of Vision. Our research has been recognised as being among the top research departments in the country (2008 Research Assessment Exercise). Students are free to get involved in current research thus adding a contextual experience not available in other Universities. We also have a top-rating in our teaching standards (23/24, Quality Assurance Agency Assessment, 1999). Our Psychology Degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, the first step on the ladder of becoming a practising psychologist in whatever discipline interests you. Many cultural and sporting facilities can be found in the environs of Durham University from our Gothic Cathedral to
