Welcome

Psychology helps us understand what it is to be human. Can there be any more fascinating or important subject? As psychologists, we push the boundaries in understanding how children develop, how people think, behave and relate to each other, and what goes on in the brain while they do so, using rigorous scientific methods.

My colleagues and I in the Department share a passion not only for conducting cutting-edge research on these questions, but also for the highest-quality teaching to inspire and enable our students to develop the knowledge and skills to understand human behaviour and become able to ask, and answer, meaningful questions about it. We have groups of lecturers who are experts in all the key areas of psychology, so whatever your own interests in the subject, you’ll find it covered at Lancaster.

I feel it is really important to be taught by leading researchers in the field who not only have up-to-date knowledge of the rapid developments in the field of psychology, but who can also involve students actively in their work. In our Department, there are lots of opportunities for placements in our research laboratories, as well as with organisations outside the University with whom we work on psychology projects. This means that during your degree, you can experience the whole process from developing a study by applying psychology in order to make a difference in people’s lives.

Our strong sense of community and our supportive, open and friendly environment are things our students and staff value greatly., and we invite you to share in this experience. Lancaster is a great place to study and enjoy the experience of being a student. We hope that you’ll make lasting friendships, create special memories, and develop life skills that will stay with you long after you graduate. We’d love to welcome you to our Department.

Professor Gert Westermann
Head of Department