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Welcome to the Department of Psychology at Edge Hill University. Home to our supportive community and engaging learning experience that equips you with the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the 21st Century. From outstanding research facilities and research active tutors to unmissable real-world opportunities and experiences. We’re looking forward to showing you more about what we have to offer.

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This is your chance to experience a day in the life of an Edge Hill student. Find out more about your chosen course(s) in a subject taster session, take tours of our beautiful campus and accommodation, and chat with our friendly current students.

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Research facilities

Our brain-imaging research is supported by:

  • electroencephalography (EEG) system
  • brain stimulation (tDCS and TMS) devices
  • a functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system
  • four eye-tracking machines
  • three systems for recording physiological responses (BioPac)
  • a pain simulator (DS8R Digitimer Constant Current Stimulator)
  • a Human Tissue Lab

Other equipment includes:

  • an observation suite
  • a virtual reality suite (Oculus Rift and HTC Vive Pro)
  • a 3D-printing lab (Ultimaker)
  • the ‘bar’ laboratory, which allows for the simulation of real-life drinking environments

Our research facilities aren’t just for postgraduate study. You’ll be encouraged to use our research facilities throughout your course, and particularly in your final-year dissertation projects.

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Meet our students

Who better to tell you about their experiences studying psychology at Edge Hill than our own students? Listen to what Meg has to say.

Picture of Alex Lynch in cap and gown on graduation day..

My favourite thing about studying psychology at Edge Hill University was the number of facilities the department had to offer.

Alex Lynch

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Christina Searson

There’s a real focus on personal development on the degree – you get to learn a lot about yourself. I think it’s amazing that your growth as a person is an integral part of the course.

Christina Searson

Counselling and Psychotherapy student

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Psychology student Leah

The course has made me think about areas of Psychology that I hadn’t considered before. It’s a great basis for your future career.

Leah Lakin-Cairns

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Lorna Harvey

My degree provided me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for a successful graduate career.

Lorna Harvey

MSc Psychology (Conversion)

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Ruby Isserlis psychology

This degree has given me valuable knowledge of the subject area of psychology as well as the ability to think critically and think of ways to answer the still unanswered questions.

Ruby Isserlis

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Shaun Oliver stood outside the law and psychology building

For me, helping people is the most meaningful thing I can imagine being able to do as a career.

Shaun Oliver

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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Chat to our students

Got any questions about studying psychology at Edge Hill? Want to know more about student life? Or just want to chat about Edge Hill in general? 

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Take a look at our Virtual Open Day

Immerse yourself in our campus with our virtual tour. Explore the buildings from your own home and get a feel for our learning, living and leisure space. Roam the halls of our iconic buildings.