More than 80% of our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent

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Satisfy your urge to understand why. Our experts give students the scientific skills to investigate and understand human behaviour and society.

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Find out what it's like to study Psychology at Sheffield. Explore our web pages to discover our undergraduate courses, and read some student stories to see what our current students and graduates think.

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The science of laughter

Our Mind Matters series features expert speakers on the psychology behind subjects such as humour, magic, touch and body image. Watch back over the talks so far and see what's coming up.

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Postgraduate scholarships

We have over 100 scholarships available to fund talented new postgraduate students in 2018. Find out if you're eligible for a scholarship worth £10,000. Government loans of over £10,000 are also available.

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Our degrees explore every aspect of human behaviour, from biological, social and developmental psychology to psychological disorders and cognitive neuroscience.

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World-class research

We have experts working across neuroscience, robotics, child development, social psychology and healthcare. Our research drives innovation and improves lives through technological advancement and societal change.

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Partnerships

We work with a range of organisations, applying our psychology expertise and technical skills to solve important problems. You can find out how to collaborate with us through the Faculty of Science Knowledge Exchange Team.

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