The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme will enable you to conduct supervised research into your chosen topic and produce a written thesis (typically up to 70,000 words). You can complete the MPhil in 1 to 3 years (full-time) or up to 4 years (part-time). Students will carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen field. Potential research fields in the Department of Psychology include social, cognitive, health, clinical and environmental psychology and cognitive/affective neuroscience.South West Doctoral Training Partnership. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programme will enable you to conduct supervised research into your chosen topic and produce a written thesis (typically up to 70,000 words). You can complete the MPhil in 1 to 3 years (full-time) or up to 4 years (part-time).

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme comprises a more significant piece of research which will enable you to contribute to the academic community through a larger written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words). You can complete your PhD in 2 to 4 years (full-time) or up to 6 years (part-time).

This programme is recognised as being part of the following ESRC-funded South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP) pathways, through which applicants can apply for funding to support their studies: Psychology (discipline-specific pathway); Health and Wellbeing (interdisciplinary pathway); Sustainable Futures (interdisciplinary pathway); Advanced Quantitative Methods (interdisciplinary pathway).