Psychology MSc (Research)
University of Birmingham
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Our Psychology PhD offers excellent research opportunities across a breadth of Psychological themes, supported by links with local and international institutions, hospitals, schools, nurseries, industry and governmental departments.We offer excellent research opportunities, supported by our links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and ...Read more

Our Psychology PhD offers excellent research opportunities across a breadth of Psychological themes, supported by links with local and international institutions, hospitals, schools, nurseries, industry and governmental departments.

We offer excellent research opportunities, supported by our links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and overseas.

There are facilities for Erasmus exchanges with the Universities of Leuven (Belgium), Nijmegen (Netherlands), Copenhagen, Paris and Padova (Italy).

We offer excellent research opportunities, supported by our links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and overseas. There are facilities for Erasmus exchanges with the Universities of Leuven (Belgium), Nijmegen (Netherlands), Copenhagen, Paris and Padova (Italy).

You can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning.

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We offer excellent research opportunities, supported by our links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and overseas. This PhD will equip you to work in organisations such as these.

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44/101
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22nd
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13th
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Andreea
07 Mar 24

I am overall very pleased with the university and most of its aspects, I believe the only way in which it could improve is having more opportunities to interact with other..Read more

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Lauren
20 Feb 24

The University of Birmingham is an all-inclusive and supportive place to study, with amazing facilities and access for all. The Music Society is the best aspect of my university..Read more

Entry requirements

Students should have a good Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline appropriate to your intended studies. For MSc by Research we require at least a lower second-class Honours degree.

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£4,778 per year

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£23,520 per year

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£23,520 per year

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Andreea
07 Mar 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
I am overall very pleased with the university and most of its aspects, I believe the only way in which it could improve is having more opportunities to interact with other...
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Lauren
20 Feb 24
Psychology BSc (Hons)
The University of Birmingham is an all-inclusive and supportive place to study, with amazing facilities and access for all. The Music Society is the best aspect of my university...
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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the...

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