PhD in Psychology - Learning and Development across the Lifespan
University of Sheffield
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A major focus of this research theme is in understanding social and cognitive development. The development of languageSensory processing and executive functions in infancy and childhoodFactors that underlie well-being throughout development, especially during adolescence, and the impact of adverse life experiences during development.In addition to addressing these issues in typical development, this cluster focuses on how development is impacted in children who are Deaf, or who have ...Read more

A major focus of this research theme is in understanding social and cognitive development. The development of languageSensory processing and executive functions in infancy and childhoodFactors that underlie well-being throughout development, especially during adolescence, and the impact of adverse life experiences during development.In addition to addressing these issues in typical development, this cluster focuses on how development is impacted in children who are Deaf, or who have neurodevelopmental conditions such as Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Conditions and ADHD.

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I went on a night out, got too drunk and the support from the uni is actually amazing and you feel so safe, genuinely so much gratitude and props to the staff. The uni is so..Read more

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Entry requirements

A good first degree in a psychology or a related discipline. A Masters degree is beneficial but not always required and A strong research proposal and academic references.

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£5,006 per year

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£28,640 per year

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University of Sheffield
Western Bank Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
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