Welcome to the UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences
We are the largest department of our kind in the country with over 120 academic staff and 1,500 students studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level. By studying at UCL, you will join a world-leading university community with researchers, academics and students all passionate about the fields of psychology and language sciences. UCL is 6th in the world for psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) and you will be taught by people conducting pioneering research.
We offer a vibrant study environment with excellent library and IT facilities, and cutting-edge resources such as extensive laboratories for research in speech and language, perception and cognition, a centre for brain imaging and a behavioural neuroscience laboratory.
We look forward to supporting you as you begin your journey with us.
Information for offer holders
All the information you need while you consider whether to study at UCL.
Read about some of our current students
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Watch TED talk from former PALS student
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