Meet our alumni
Katie Dawes works with the hostel industry to improve the public image of hostelling through her blog and freelance writing.
Psychology and Cognitive Science
Choose from a range of Psychology and Cognitive Science degrees including undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
Understanding the mind is one of humanity’s greatest challenges.
Study in one of the UK’s largest schools of psychology. We have the expertise to support you throughout your studies, whatever your interest:
- clinical, cognitive, forensic, health, social and applied psychology
- child development
- neuroscience.
Working with renowned researchers as well as on your own projects, you'll gain essential knowledge and develop key skills for your future career.
Explore Psychology and Cognitive Science at Sussex
Meet Robin
Professor Robin Banerjee, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global and Civic Engagement), created the Sussex Kindness Research network with the aims of exploring, investigating and illuminating kindness, and its impacts on people and communities.
Improving team performance using identity theory
Dr Vivian Vignoles’ research on social identity helped enhance sports performance for Team GB.
Jodie’s story
Read about Sussex alum Dr Jodie Allen’s journey in Clinical Psychology.
Improving the teaching of reading comprehension
Jane Oakhill, Professor of Experimental Psychology, followed a path into psychology and psycholinguistics research.
More about life at Sussex
Virtual tour
Could there be a better place to be a student than our beautiful campus? Nestled in the South Downs National Park, we’re just nine minutes from one of the UK’s most iconic cities.
To get a picture of life on our campus and the excitement of being in the city of Brighton, take our virtual tour.
Funding your course
Find out more about fees, funding and student budgeting.
Brighton
Uncover everything that Brighton has to offer – our city by the sea.
Accommodation
Take a look at our accommodation options, both on and off campus.