Research facilities
Our world-leading research facilities support cutting-edge interdisciplinary research programmes and provide an excllent environment for postgraduate training.
Outstanding teaching
Cardiff University School of Psychology is one of the largest and best departments in the UK. We offer outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate teaching informed by international cutting-edge research.
Research-led teaching
Our size has the benefit of allowing us to offer research-led teaching across most of the major areas in Psychology and students are active participants in our current research, through projects, seminars, vacation schemes and even online blogs.
Careers & employability
Employers are looking for graduates who can reflect on their aims, training, and skills and relate their own experiences to those of others. Our degree schemes provide opportunities to develop these abilities.
Overall ranking
| Pos. | Institution | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Oxford | 3.62 |
| 2 | Cardiff University | 3.52 |
| 3 | University of Cambridge | 3.51 |
Ranked 2nd in the UK our research on understanding behaviour and the causes of psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders has confirmed our position as a world-leading centre of excellence for psychology, psychiatry and neuroscience.
Virtual Open Day
Have a look at our virtual open day where you can get a taster for what our open days are all about.
PhD Studentships
There are a number of specific funded PhD studentships available to start in October 2018 - apply now!
These positions are competitive, just like applying for a job.
PG Loans for MSc study
If you are a prospective master’s student from the UK and starting your master’s degree in September 2018 or later, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan of up to £10,280 for your degree at Cardiff University.
