School of Psychology
In an era of rapid technological and social change, the world’s greatest challenges increasingly depend on understanding the human mind, brain, and behaviour.
We bring together psychology, neuroscience and mental health to tackle some of society's biggest challenges.
Our research seeks to understand how people think, learn, develop and thrive. From brain health and mental wellbeing to lifelong development, decision-making and social interaction, we combine scientific discovery with real-world impact.
As the UK's leading integrated environment for human brain and behavioural science, we connect research, education and practice to improve lives locally and globally.
Why Birmingham Psychology?
Few places bring together the breadth of expertise found at Birmingham under one roof.
We combine advanced neuroscience infrastructure, leading mental health research, developmental science across the lifespan, and embedded clinical and applied expertise within a single collaborative community.
What makes us distinctive is not only what we study, but how we work. Researchers, educators, practitioners and students collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders from industry, policy and the NHS to turn ideas into action and real-world impact.
Research: Connecting brain, behaviour and society
Our research explores how the brain works, how people develop, and how behaviour shapes the world around us.
We are recognised for our strengths in:
- Brain health and neuroscience
- Mental health and wellbeing
- Child development and neurodiversity
- Learning, memory and cognition
- Social interaction and communication
- Clinical and forensic psychology
Our work is supported through contracts with Industry and Government, funding from UK, US and European agencies, as well as grants from charities.
Working alongside healthcare providers, policymakers, industry and communities, we ensure that our research informs practice, shapes services and addresses societal challenges.
Education: Meeting the challenges of the 21st Century
Our students learn from researchers who are advancing understanding of mind, brain and behaviour while actively shaping policy, practice and innovation.
Across our programmes in Birmingham and Dubai, students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to apply psychology in diverse careers. They work with emerging technologies, complex data, external partners and real-world problems, preparing them to make a meaningful contribution in healthcare, education, business, technology, public policy and beyond.
We are educating adaptable, ethical and collaborative graduates who are ready to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Our Culture: Ambitious. Collaborative. Enterprising.
Staff in the School of PsychologyOur culture combines academic excellence with a strong sense of shared purpose.
We bring together diverse expertise from psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry and beyond to address challenges that no single discipline can solve alone. Supported by exceptional infrastructure and strong partnerships, we move ideas rapidly from discovery to application.
At Birmingham, collaboration is valued, barriers are low, and people are encouraged to pursue ambitious ideas that make a difference.
Contact us
School of Psychology
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 3344
How to find us
- Connected buildings 52 Pritchatts Rd, Gisbert Kapp, and Centre for Human Brain Health on the campus map.
- Google Maps link to 52 Pritchatts Rd.