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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
APR-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
APR-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
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The PhD in Psychology in Education is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology, and to successfully carry out a substantial piece of academic research.We are interested in hearing from students doing projects in the following broad research areas:Causes and consequences of individual and group differences in learning abilities and attainmentAssessment of individual differences in attainmentDevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism, developmental language disorder, dyslexia and mental health and wellbeing in children with developmental disorders)Genetics in educationMental health and wellbeing in education (e.g., bullying (including sibling bullying), self-harm, social media use, positive approaches to wellbeing)Preschool educationTeachers (e.g., personality and wellbeing, selection and development, and teacher-pupil relationships)Personalised education
Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£24,500 per year
Students from International
Accommodation - 3960 Per year