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Welcome Week

Psychology Departmental Induction 2025

Welcome to our department

Come and find out more about your course, meet key members of staff and meet the people you’re going to be studying with.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our department.

Joint-honours degrees

Studying more than one subject? If you're studying a joint degree, you should access key support through your home department. If you're not sure which is your home department, you can find out on MyEssex.

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Joining us in January 2026?

Each department has a tailored induction to welcome you to your course, meet your lecturers and classmates, and help you settle in. Find your department to explore your full schedule.

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First Year Undergraduate

Tuesday 30 September 2025

Time Event Location
10:30 - 11:30 Welcome talks

Attendance essential

Find out about your Department, the people you'll be working with and key information about your upcoming year at Essex.

 Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall A
11:30 - 14:00 (Pizza will be provided for lunch) Student Advisor group social

Meet your Student Advisor and fellow tutees. Ask questions, find out more about your studies, student wellbeing and student support services, and take part in our quiz.

 STEM 3.1

Friday 3 October 2025

Time Event Location
14:00 - 16:00 Bring your own picnic

Bring some food and drink and meet our staff and students.

 Grass slope at the side of the Psychology building

Postgraduate Taught

Thursday 2 October 2025

Time Event Location
11:00 - 13:00 Welcome talks

Find out more about your Department and get key information about your upcoming year at Essex.

Meet your Student Advisor and fellow tutees. Ask questions and find out more about your studies, student wellbeing and student support services.

 The Hex

Friday 3 October 2025

Time Event Location
14:00 - 16:00 Bring your own picnic

Bring some food and drink and meet our staff and students.

 Grass slope at the side of the Psychology building

Postgraduate Research

Friday 3 October 2025

Time Event Location
14:00 - 16:00 Bring your own picnic

Bring some food and drink and meet our staff and students.

 Grass slope at the side of the Psychology building
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Pre-registration now open

Online Pre-registration is now open. This is an essential part of your Essex journey for both new and returning students. Just follow the simple steps and you'll be ready for the new academic year.

Find out more about how to register

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