PhD Psychology
University of Strathclyde
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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John Anderson Campus

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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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John Anderson Campus

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SEP-26

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You can study either an PhD in Psychology within any of our research areas:CognitionHealth Psychology & Behavioural MedicineAs part of your MPhil or PhD, youll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RDP) for which youll have to complete a range of personal, professional and career development activities.These activities aim to develop the transferable skills youll use throughout your career and also within a particular researcher development ...Read more

You can study either an PhD in Psychology within any of our research areas:CognitionHealth Psychology & Behavioural MedicineAs part of your MPhil or PhD, you'll be enrolled on the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RDP) for which you'll have to complete a range of personal, professional and career development activities.These activities aim to develop the transferable skills you'll use throughout your career and also within a particular researcher development framework.<

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7/279
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20th
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38th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
23 Oct 25

Good food options and teaching staff are very helpful. Could use with more seating options for in between classes especially during lunch hours when it’s very busy. WiFi often..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
23 Oct 25

Provides many great places to sit and study between classes, plenty of support and..Read more

Entry requirements

You require to have a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Psychology or a similar discipline.

Normally, the majority of our MPhil and PhD students have completed a Masters degree in Psychology after their Honours degree.

Tuition fees

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England

£5,006 per year

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Students from England

£5,006 per year

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Students from Scotland

£5,006 per year

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Students from Wales

£5,006 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

£19,850 per year

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23 Oct 25
Psychology - BA (Hons)
Good food options and teaching staff are very helpful. Could use with more seating options for in between classes especially during lunch hours when it’s very busy. WiFi often...
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23 Oct 25
Psychology - BA (Hons)
Provides many great places to sit and study between classes, plenty of support and...
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