The School of Psychology at UNSW Sydney is a leading institution in Australia, ranked #30 in the world. It offers comprehensive programs and research opportunities in psychology, enhancing student employability and attracting significant research funding.
The School of Psychology at UNSW is located in the Faculty of Science and has approximately 30 academic staff, 1600 undergraduate students, and 150 postgraduate students. Members of the school study a diverse range of topics such as children's development of language and knowledge, how mood affects our social behavior, bias in eyewitness testimony, the brain mechanisms underlying pleasure and pain, the effect of aging and brain damage on memory, how the visual system perceives a three-dimensional world, and the causes and treatment of psychological disorders ranging from psychopathy to depression and post-traumatic stress. UNSW's School of Psychology is renowned for its high rankings and strong research focus. It provides students with a solid foundation in psychology, preparing them for diverse career paths and further studies.
Princeton University's Department of Psychology offers innovative research in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral sciences, striving to understand how the brain processes information and behavior.
The University of Chicago's Department of Psychology offers advanced research and education in areas such as cognitive, clinical, and developmental psychology, aiming to improve mental health and behavior.
Psychology is a remarkably broad field that studies mind and behavior at all levels of analysis ranging from the micro to the macro; from single cells to complex systems; from individuals to groups and cultures; and from invertebrates to humans. Our department is committed to research, teaching/mentorship, and service. We have over 1,000 undergraduate majors and enroll approximately 100 graduate students in our Ph.D. programs. Graduate students have an unusually high success rate in securing external funding, and we have an excellent track record for placing them following their Ph.D.s.