School of Psychological Sciences

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Get in touch with us if you have any queries about studying, researching, working or collaborating with us.

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

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.

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

Find out how to pursue research in our school.

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

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

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

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

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