81-98% of research undertaken and submitted to the 2014 REF by staff in Psychology has been recognised as world leading or internationally significant.

Anne Cooke presented with the British Psychological Society Practitioner of the Year Award

Psychology

Psychology is all around us. It's one of the most diverse and fascinating subjects. We have an equally diverse team of research-active staff who work at the forefront of their research areas, from the mental world to the real world. We bring that expertise to our one-to-one tutorials, as well as our lectures, seminars, and practical classes.

about us

Our Psychology programme was first accredited in 2007. Since then, we’ve grown in terms of staff and students.

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Meet the Psychology team

Undergraduate Study

Psychology may be studied as a Single Honours degree or in combination with a variety of other subjects within the University's Combined Honours scheme.

Find out more about our Psychology BSc

Read our FAQ for new Psychology students

Postgraduate Study

We offer distinctive Psychology Masters programmes at our Canterbury campus, while our Salomons Institute in Tunbridge Wells, provides postgraduate training in Applied Psychology disciplines.

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RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION

We have a diverse range of research specialists, covering many of the major sub-disciplines in Psychology.

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Salomons Institute

Our Salomons Institute of Applied Psychology offers a Clinical Psychology doctorate, as well as PhDs, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy programmes and other postgraduate courses.

Learn more about the Salomons Institute of Applied Psychology

Find out more about our Clinical Psychology doctorate (DClinPsy)

Five Reasons to Study Psychology

Our Psychology degree combines the latest cutting-edge research with a strong focus on employability, and helping you develop your professional skills.

Discover five reasons to study Psychology at CCCU

Life as a PhD Student

Sam Reeves didn't expect to study for a PhD, but discovered her passion for research when studying for her undergraduate degree here at CCCU.