School of Psychology
Our School of Psychology is advancing the state of knowledge surrounding creativity, perception, behaviour and the very processes involved in thinking itself.
Welcome to the School
Listen to our Head of School, Professor Chris Fife-Schaw, talk about what you can expect when you join us in September, including how we're moving to 'hybrid education' to ensure we all stay safe.
Study with us
Discover our highly regarded and popular psychology courses.
Real world research
Our research spans the full range of psychology and is focused on the application of psychology in the real world.
Heads of School
Head of the School of Psychology
Prof Chris Fife-Schaw
Chris has research interests in the promotion of healthy behaviours, recovery from stroke, health claims for food products and methods of online deliberative engagement. He has secured research grants from ESRC, Sport England, EU, the...Find out more
Head of the School of Psychology
Ms Mary John
Mary trained initially at the University of Liverpool (BSc) and then went on to undertake clinical training at North London Polytechnic now known as University of East London. On qualification she worked within children and young people's...Find out more
We are proud to hold a Bronze Athena SWAN award
The School of Psychology is committed to the Athena SWAN principles, recognising that academia will achieve maximum potential by embracing diversity and combating inequality.
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Latest blog posts
14.08.18
Clinical Psychology
The development of clinical psychology at Surrey was the second major growth area with the appointment...
18.01.18
Environmental Psychology
The earliest work in environmental psychology in the Department reflected Terence Lee’s interests in...