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Postgraduate study in the School of Psychology

Postgraduate Study

We hope that you will find these pages useful in deciding if you would like to further your study with us. There are many reasons why being a postgraduate student here is a fantastic experience. Here are just a few of them:

  • RAE 2008 saw Bangor Psychology rated 7th (out of 76) for research power, which measures the combination of quantity & quality
  • Work with internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of their field
  • One of a select number of UK departments listed in the CHE European Excellence Ranking
  • ‘Excellent’ Teaching Quality Rating
  • One of the largest Schools of Psychology in the UK
  • A fantastic quality of life set between the mountains and the sea
  • Bangor is easily accessible with a three hour car journey taking you to Birmingham, Leeds or even Carlisle
  • Bangor is a friendly, safe city whose nightlife is dominated by the influx of over 8,000 students

Postgraduate Views

"...working with a group of young and energetic scientists has continued to broaden my horizons...which will benefit my research career." - MSc Student

"I count myself lucky to be studying at Bangor. It is a unique place to live and work, being a blend of the old and the new in an area of such outstanding beauty." - PhD Student

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