Psychology

Why Psychology at KCL

The Psychology Department at King’s College London ranks 9th globally and 3rd in the UK according to Times Higher Education 2025. Teaching takes place at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), Europe’s largest research center for psychiatry, psychology, and neuroscience. Students learn from world-leading researchers, while KCL’s partnership with South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides access to diverse clinical populations and the country’s most comprehensive range of psychiatric services.

Psychology

The Psychology BSc introduces students to psychological sciences and their application to contemporary challenges. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the program excels through its research-led teaching, career skills development, and specialized placements within IoPPN. Its interdisciplinary approach draws on expertise from IoPPN, NHS, and KCL specialists across fields ranging from neuroscience to social sciences, encouraging students to develop analytical thinking by applying scientific knowledge to real-world problems.

Psychology and Criminology at King’s College London

Psychology and Criminology BSc combines psychological sciences with criminology, exploring their application to pressing challenges. World experts from IoPPN and Dickson Poon School of Law—one of the world’s oldest and finest legal schools—teach the program. Students can choose a four-year format with either a year-long placement or overseas study. The course also features a personal mentorship system recognized by BPS, where each student receives a dedicated tutor throughout their studies.

Neuroscience and Psychology

Neuroscience and Psychology BSc crosses disciplinary boundaries to provide understanding of how the brain works and how mental processes connect to neural activity in health and disease. During the first two years, students complete modules including a BPS-accredited program while mastering statistical analysis using R and Matlab. The unique partnership with South London & Maudsley Hospital and over 100 research groups at IoPPN ensures placement opportunities aligned with individual interests, while the final year offers extensive specializations across neuroscience and psychology.

Psychology and Neuroscience of Mind-Body Interface

This one-year MSc explores how mind-body interactions influence health. King’s College London has pioneered this field for years, now offering a comprehensive program that integrates theory and practice in the psychology and neuroscience of physical symptoms. Clinical placements at South London & Maudsley NHS Trust and King’s College Hospital NHS Trust provide hands-on experience, while students access leading IoPPN laboratories—where the department ranks 2nd globally in psychology and psychiatry—alongside state-of-the-art neuroimaging centers.

Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology

Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc stands unique in the UK and Europe. It applies contemporary psychological, medical, and organizational theories to examine causes of workplace mental health issues and strategies for improving organizational wellbeing. Endorsed by the British Psychological Society as a professional development course, the program prepares specialists for HR, organizational development, occupational health, and consulting roles.