PhD/MPhil Psychology
University of Manchester
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Our PhD/MPhil Psychology programme enables you to undertake a research project from across the broad spectrum of topics that are integral to improving our understanding of psychological function. These include (but are not limited to): audiology and hearing cognition and cognitive neuroscience dementia forensic psychology health psychology integration of psychological explanation to derive understanding and intervention in therapeutic settings interpersonal and family environments language and ...Read more

Our PhD/MPhil Psychology programme enables you to undertake a research project from across the broad spectrum of topics that are integral to improving our understanding of psychological function. These include (but are not limited to): audiology and hearing cognition and cognitive neuroscience dementia forensic psychology health psychology integration of psychological explanation to derive understanding and intervention in therapeutic settings interpersonal and family environments language and communicative development and disorders memory mental illness neuroscience and aphasia perception, action and decision making.

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Sam
13 Feb 25

Teaching on psychology is lacklustre and often feels you can learn everything you need to off of the lecture slides (ie the lecturers/ seminar leads don’t provide much extra..Read more

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Martha
13 Feb 25

Campus could have a nicer feel. Places to sit and relax definitely need to be improved. However it looks nice...Read more

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

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£27,000 per year

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International, including EU, students (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £29,500, Medium £35,000, High £41,500; to discover a project you’re passionate about and check you meet eligibility criteria.

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Teaching on psychology is lacklustre and often feels you can learn everything you need to off of the lecture slides (ie the lecturers/ seminar leads don’t provide much extra...
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Martha
13 Feb 25
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Campus could have a nicer feel. Places to sit and relax definitely need to be improved. However it looks nice....
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University of Manchester
Oxford Road Manchester Greater Manchester M13 9PL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Manchester Piccadilly  0.3 miles away
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