About us
Welcome to Psychology at Aberystwyth University
At Aberystwyth we can offer you excellent teaching by some of the best researchers in their field, in a location of outstanding beauty, with the close community relationship that exists between the Department’s staff and students.
We are a rapidly growing Psychology Department. We're voted top 15 in the UK for satisfaction with teaching for the subject of Psychology by the Guardian University League Table 2026, and in the 2025 National Student Survey, we were voted top 10 in the UK for 'Academic Support'.* (National Student Survey; Compared with the Times & Sunday Times' Good University Guide HEIs)
Where you study shapes who you become.
The right environment doesn't just offer a degree—it defines your quality of life, expands your horizons, and gives you space to grow both academically and personally. Perched on the shores of Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth blends breathtaking coastal views with rolling moorlands and wooded valleys, offering a peaceful natural sanctuary to live and learn.
What you study matters just as much.
We are proud that every single one of our psychology courses is BPS-accredited, a gold-standard mark of quality recognized by employers worldwide. Graduating from Aberystwyth equips you with a prestigious qualification and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, the essential first step toward a career as a chartered psychologist.
A Place for Everyone
We take pride in cultivating an open, equitable, and supportive environment for all staff and students. Explore our ongoing commitments and community initiatives on our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Hub.
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