Psychology and Human Development MPhil/PhD
University College London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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UCL (University College London)

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SEP-25

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UCL (University College London)

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5 years

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OverviewOur profile as a department focuses principally on psychology (particularly in relation to education) and special educational needs (SEN). Educational neuroscience is being developed within our psychology interests. Our psychology profile is distinctive, offering the largest coherent group of psychologists in the UK working in the area of education, child and adolescent development. Neuroscience is at the cutting edge of psychology and we are working in partnership with colleagues in ...Read more
Overview

Our profile as a department focuses principally on psychology (particularly in relation to education) and special educational needs (SEN). Educational neuroscience is being developed within our psychology interests. Our psychology profile is distinctive, offering the largest coherent group of psychologists in the UK working in the area of education, child and adolescent development. Neuroscience is at the cutting edge of psychology and we are working in partnership with colleagues in UCL Psychology & Language Sciences and Birkbeck to extend our reach in this developing area.

Careers

Psychology doctoral graduates progress to a range of career paths in: academia (both as university teachers and researchers); local and national government contexts supporting work related to education and psychology in the fields of policy and planning; school leadership; public sector research.

Employability

Students will develop general and specialist skills in research methodology, academic writing and presentation, as well as gaining experience of engaging with a wide range of practitioners across different sectors of education.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
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Laura
08 Mar 22

Best is it’s the perfect social and work mix The societies I want to join are full..Read more

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25 May 21

Overall experience was different to first year because of the online nature. However I have received high quality education with the support of helpful staff. There are also some..Read more

Entry requirements

The normal minimum requirement is a Master’s degree from a UK university in a subject appropriate to the programme to be followed, or a qualification of equivalent standard appropriate to the programme to be followed awarded by a university (or educational institution of university rank) outside the UK. The majority of our successful applicants hold a Merit at Master’s level, and may have additional relevant experience. Students without a Master’s degree who have completed the UCL PGDip in Social Science Research Methods, obtaining a grade B or above in any two or more modules, may also be considered for admission to this programme.

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£7,580 per year

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£22,700 per year

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£22,700 per year

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Laura
08 Mar 22
Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
Best is it’s the perfect social and work mix The societies I want to join are full...
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SR
Student Reviewer
25 May 21
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Overall experience was different to first year because of the online nature. However I have received high quality education with the support of helpful staff. There are also some...
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University College London
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UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across...

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Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
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