PhD/MPhil Psychology
City, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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The PhD programme in Psychology is designed to develop your skills as an independent scholar and give you transferable skills for the years after you finish.What follows is general indication of a student trajectory. It must be borne in mind that because this is a research degree, each students programme will be specific to them and the topic they are researching.You will join an established department with a history of pioneering research. We have a commitment to the traditions of the ...Read more

The PhD programme in Psychology is designed to develop your skills as an independent scholar and give you transferable skills for the years after you finish.
What follows is general indication of a student trajectory. It must be borne in mind that because this is a research degree, each students programme will be specific to them and the topic they are researching.
You will join an established department with a history of pioneering research. We have a commitment to the traditions of the discipline and a clear vision of good research practice in Psychology.
We support a vibrant community of researchers and provide expert supervision on a range of specialist subjects. Current strengths include cognitive neuroscience, decision making and behavioural economics. Formal modules in advanced research methods are available if needed to provide you with understanding needed to advance your research.
Our purpose-built facilities include:
Two state-of-the-art electroencephalography laboratories
A transcranial magnetic stimulation laboratories
A baby laboratory
Behavioural laboratories with access to eye-trackers
Psychophysiological recording suites
A psychometrics test library.
You and your research will become an integral part of our dynamic research culture.
Year 1
Depending on their existing qualifications and in discussion with their supervisor, in year one students may take one or more MSc level modules to furnish their core research methodological skills (see our Research Methods MSc) and subject-specific knowledge (see our MScs in Organisational Psychology, Behavioural Economics, Health Psychology and Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience).

The majority of time in Year 1 is spent formulating a research question and writing a literature review. Some students may also have begun data collection.

Year 2
In year two students will finalise their literature review, finalise the overall shape of their thesis and carry out the bulk of their empirical and analytic work. Some may need to take one of several advanced level training courses that are available to build expertise in subject-specific research methodologies.

Year 3
In year three students will conclude their empirical work and focus on writing up their thesis. They will also seek to disseminate their work in the form of peer-reviewed publications and/or conference presentations and identify opportunities for the next stage of their career.

Year 4
We expect the majority of students to complete their write-up within a three-year period. However, a fourth year may be used for the final preparation and submission of the thesis and the completion of any amendments that may be requested.

MPhil award
It is important to note that all students on graduate research programmes are initially registered for an MPhil award. Promotion to registration to PhD is not automatic, but contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a formal review process some time in the second year of study.

The Award
For the award of a psychology PHD candidates are required to demonstrate the following:
a full understanding of previous research literature and current academic and professional thinking
the ability to undertake sustained, high level research and master the theoretical (and where appropriate, practical) aspects of the subject areas relevant to the research field
the ability to communicate the subject matter of the research field, and the conclusions of the particular research project, in the accepted academic form of a research thesis.
Duration:
Full-time: 2 – 4 years
Part-time: 4 – 7 years
PhD by prior publication: 1 year

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Entry requirements

Applicants should demonstrate the following: A track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent; Good research methodological skills as demonstrated through relevant research experience and/or a good Masters level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent); Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (see also the section on English language Requirements); Excellent planning and time-management skills.

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£14,500 per year

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£14,500 per year

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