PhD/MPhil Psychology
Heriot-Watt University
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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MPhil - Master of Philosophy

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Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

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SEP-26

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Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

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Heriot-Watt Universitys mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, and in keeping with this, our psychology research examines and offers solutions for many different global challenges.For example, it can help us understand how learners of different ages and with different levels of ability can be better supported, and show us how coaching, training and engagement can enhance performance, productivity or wellbeing.Our research can also help to diagnose and support people ...Read more

Heriot-Watt University's mission is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, and in keeping with this, our psychology research examines and offers solutions for many different global challenges.For example, it can help us understand how learners of different ages and with different levels of ability can be better supported, and show us how coaching, training and engagement can enhance performance, productivity or wellbeing.Our research can also help to diagnose and support people with mental health conditions, and improve cognitive and psychological health and wellbeing across the life course.Research in psychology at Heriot-Watt University is grouped by three main themes:Cognition, brain and behaviourLifespan health and wellbeingWork, society and environment.

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33/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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32nd
CUG Ranking
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25th
What students say
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Kate
15 Jan 26

Lots of areas to study, location makes it tricky to get into centre of town quickly and surrounding..Read more

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Tamira
02 Nov 25

It’s a great place to study as it has a lot of clubs. However, the campus is a bit small to have their own area for spot clubs and it’s in another area which could be inconvenient..Read more

Entry requirements

All applications will be reviewed within the department with a shortlisting decision made based on qualifications, the suitability of the research proposal and the availability of a supervisory team. Applicants must have the equivalent of a first or upper second class honours undergraduate degree in psychology or related discipline. A masters degree (with a dissertation mark of 65% or higher) or relevant research experience may also be required.

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£5,151 per year

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£5,151 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,151 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£20,456 per year

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£20,456 per year

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Kate
15 Jan 26
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Tamira
02 Nov 25
Psychology
It’s a great place to study as it has a lot of clubs. However, the campus is a bit small to have their own area for spot clubs and it’s in another area which could be inconvenient...
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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Heriot-Watt University
Riccarton, Edinburgh Edinburgh Scotland EH14 4AS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Curriehill  0.4 miles away
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