School of Psychology

Postgraduate Open Day

Deepen your knowledge, enhance your career prospects, or take a new direction in life.

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World top 100 university

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Our reputation

100% of our research had either ‘outstanding’ or ‘very considerable’ impact (REF, 2014).

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School of Psychology

The School of Psychology at Leeds is one of the country’s leading institutions within our field, both for our teaching and our research.

We’re committed to delivering a superb and rounded education, enriching our students and preparing graduates to excel in their careers. This commitment is reflected in our outstanding research, which spans key psychological questions across international public health and social issues such as childhood development, ageing and stress.

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Undergraduate

Benefit from award-winning teaching and an array of enrichment opportunities

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Masters

Further develop your subject expertise and enhance your employability.

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Research degrees

Research alongside renowned experts in outstanding facilities.

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The School of Psychology at Leeds is a dynamic, research-based learning environment marked by excellence, innovation and partnership. Together we provide a vibrant and proactive learning community dedicated to making a contribution to society.

Dr Peter Gardner, Head of School

32nd

for psychology in the UK

Complete University Guide 2020

Gold

Teaching Excellence Framework

as the University of Leeds, 2017

Top 100

World top 100 university

QS World Rankings 2020

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Research and Innovation

We've developed an international reputation for our research expertise, tackling major psychological issues such as healthy living, childhood development, ageing and memory. Through our world-class facilities and leading research staff, we collaborate across the UK and the world to have a real impact on society.

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Equality and Inclusion

The School of Psychology is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all our staff and students.

The Faculty Equality and Inclusion committee meets termly and is chaired by the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Paul Stewart.  The faculty committee works closely with the University Equality Policy Unit to promote the University Equality Objectives.

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Lower GCSE grades linked to skipping breakfast

Students who rarely ate breakfast on school days achieved lower GCSE grades…

Thursday 21 November 2019

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Early education setback for summer premature births

Children born as little as three weeks premature, who consequently fall into…

Wednesday 14 August 2019

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First researchers getting ready to move into new centre

The first researchers will soon be moving into a new Bradford-based centre…

Friday 9 August 2019

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Leeds part of new £9 million research fund to tackle the region’s biggest health care challenges

Health Minister Nicola Blackwood has announced today multi-million pound…

Thursday 11 July 2019

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Evidence-based interventions for weight management: where have we been and where are we going?

This seminar will be delivered by Professor James Stubbs at the University of Leeds.

Wednesday 11 December 2019, 13:00 - 14:00

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The future landscape of equality, diversity and inclusion across UK Universities.

Professor Julia Buckingham (Vice-Chancellor and President of Brunel University London) will discuss the future landscape of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Thursday 19 December 2019, 13:00 - 14:00

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