PhD Psychology
University of Hull
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We offer two types of research degree: a PhD and a MSc by thesis (the MSc (Research) Psychology). The PhD Psychology programme involves a three year full-time, or six years part-time, research period, followed by a writing-up period. You will research and write a maximum 100,000 word thesis on a topic in which we are able to offer supervision. Alongside your research you will complete research training modules (minimum 60 credits) from the PGR Development Programme run by the Doctoral College. ...Read more

We offer two types of research degree: a PhD and a MSc by thesis (the MSc (Research) Psychology). The PhD Psychology programme involves a three year full-time, or six years part-time, research period, followed by a writing-up period. You will research and write a maximum 100,000 word thesis on a topic in which we are able to offer supervision. Alongside your research you will complete research training modules (minimum 60 credits) from the PGR Development Programme run by the Doctoral College. The MSc (Research) Psychology programme involves a one year full-time, or two years part-time, research period, followed by a writing-up period (details below). You will research and write a maximum 50,000 word thesis on a topic in which we are able to offer supervision. Alongside your research you will complete a 20-credit compulsory research training module run by the Doctoral College.

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09 Feb 23

A kind and friendly environment...Read more

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22 Feb 17

It has been great and would not change it. Hull is a big city so it is easy to Navigate and loads of things to do. The university has developed in they three years of me being..Read more

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You should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline.

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£5,006 per year

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£20,000 per year

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Cottingham Road Hull HU6 7RX United Kingdom
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