Welcome to the Department of Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of human nature. Psychologists are interested in how individuals perceive, interpret and respond to both their physical and social environment. They explore how these processes may vary across different personalities, developmental stages, mental conditions and social settings.
Since 2015, Department of Psychology at the Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan has been a reflection of the broad spectrum of modern scientific psychology research and applications. With diverse research backgrounds, this department provides solid education in psychology to undergraduate psychology students. Psychology is one of the most popular undergraduate majors in Pakistan because of its versatility in preparing students for wide-ranging career options. We prepare students for both applied and research-based careers in and out of psychology, such as human resource management, public relations, marketing, management, counseling, consulting, and education, and government and NGO works.
We are proud of our graduates who contribute their minds and souls to the betterment of the society in various ways. Our alumni showcase the programme’s influence, ensuring success in various fields, including:
- Education
- Rehabilitation centers
- Commerce and Industry
- Non-Government Organizations
- Government
- Higher Studies
In this fastest developing and most exciting moment of our university, we encourage eligible students to apply for our undergraduate degree program.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a research concentrated and excellent teaching Department.
We would like to see the philosophy and practice of psychology to have its roots to our society and culture so that we could investigate readily and easily understand problems endemic to our society.
We would like to see the Psychologist, with knowledge, training, skills and experience, playing an important contribution in management of human behavior in almost all areas of life like health, mental health, education, special education, industry, growth and development, promoting adjustment and positive lifestyle.
Our Mission
The Psychology Department promotes the acquisition and application of the principal findings and methods of psychological science and encourages both its faculty and students to pursue behavioral research and community service.
To Share our knowledge and expertise, applying it to the improvement of mental wellbeing, and collaborating both locally and globally with researchers, our community, and policy makers.
To conduct quality teaching and research that will enable the Department of Psychology to make important contribution to society.