PhD Psychology
Aberystwyth University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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The Department of Psychology is home to over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our staff are committed to a student-centered approach to both our teaching and research activities. As a post-graduate in Psychology, you will be supervised by individuals who are experts in their respective areas, active in research, and who use the latest research findings to inform these activities.The Department’s degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, a mark of quality widely ...Read more

The Department of Psychology is home to over 400 undergraduate and postgraduate students. Our staff are committed to a student-centered approach to both our teaching and research activities. As a post-graduate in Psychology, you will be supervised by individuals who are experts in their respective areas, active in research, and who use the latest research findings to inform these activities.The Department’s degrees are accredited by the British Psychological Society, a mark of quality widely acknowledged by employers in the professional field and which grants the opportunity for our under-graduates to gain membership of the society. We also have wide-ranging expertise, from experimental cognitive science through to sports performance and forensic psychology.

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67/279
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74th
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45th
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Entry requirements

2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.

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£10,265 per year

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£20,805 per year

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£20,805 per year

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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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