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Birkbeck, University of London School of Psychological Sciences

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School of Psychological Sciences

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Join our vibrant community. In the National Student Survey (NSS) 2021, psychology at Birkbeck was in the top ten nationally for academic support and for assessment and feedback.

Our Research

In the REF2021 results we've once again been ranked one of the top 10 in the country with 63% of our research world-leading.

About the School of Psychological Sciences

Our staff

Our academics are world-class, internationally renowned experts, who bring the latest research into their teaching.

About us

Birkbeck began offering a psychology education in 1939 and we have been at the forefront of the field ever since.

Research facilities and labs

We offer a range of world-class labs for research and teaching in areas including brain development, perception and attention, behaviour and cognitive and sensorimotor processes.

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Current students

Current students in the School can access programme handbooks, Moodle, study support, library services and more.

Meet our staff

"Our School is internationally recognised for high-quality and impactful research. This close contact with cutting-edge research brings the teaching alive." Professor Michael Thomas

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Taster events

If you are interested in undergraduate-level study, come along to one of our taster events to meet staff and find out what it's like to study with us.

Student funding

Securing funding for your studies will be a key concern and we are committed to providing the advice and support you need.

Become an MPhil/PhD Student

Find out how to pursue research in our school.

Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development

One of the leading centres of its kind, the Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development investigates brain development from birth through childhood to adulthood.

Babylab

Our unique Babylab is conducting internationally important, ground-breaking research into brain development in the first two years of life.

Birkbeck-UCL Centre for Neuroimaging

This joint centre provides state-of-the-art magnetic imaging facilities for researchers at Birkbeck and UCL and promotes interinstitutional collaboration and innovation.

Get involved with our research

You can make a vital contribution to our ground-breaking research by taking part in an experiment or volunteering as a research assistant.

Science Week

Join us for a series of free events that showcase the most exciting and important scientific research happening at Birkbeck.

A day in the life...Dr Emma Meaburn

Dr Emma Meaburn from the School of Psychological Sciences at Birkbeck gives an insight into a day in the life of a scientist.

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Birkbeck professor appointed Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department for Education

Professor Michael Thomas will bring world-leading expertise in cognitive neuroscience to help shape evidence-informed education policy from 2026.
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Human irrationality

This blog post explores which parts of the brain are responsible for rational and irrational decision-making.