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Undergraduate study
Explore the inner workings of the mind, or apply expertise in language and behaviour to make a difference to people's lives, with our degrees in psychology and speech and language therapy.
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Master's study
Expand your career options with a master's in psychology or speech and language therapy. Or enhance your career with our MSc Psychology Conversion course.
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PhD study
Join our large and vibrant community and work alongside a thriving group of researchers within clinical language sciences, neuroscience, psychology or psycholinguistics.
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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) training
The Charlie Waller Institute offers high quality training in evidence-based psychological treatments for mental health professionals.
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Our research
Our research centres have an international reputation for research in areas such as child development and psychopathology, neuroscience and clinical training.
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Our clinics and centres
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences is home to two NHS-partnered clinics, as well as an independent autism centre.
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Celebrating our centenary
To celebrate 100 years of psychology at Reading, we're hosting a week of events for staff, students, collaborators and the public.
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Our history
The history of the School of Psychology and Clinical Language can be traced back to 1921.
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Charlie Waller Institute
The Charlie Waller Institute is a leading provider of training in evidence-based psychological treatments.
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Our team
Meet our talented staff carrying out impactful research across a wide range of areas in psychology and clinical language sciences.
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Work with us
Form a partnership with us through student placements, custom research projects or consultancy. You can also access our facilities or enter a knowledge transfer partnership with us.