Psychology PhD
Cardiff University
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We provide an excellent environment for research in psychology with guidance from acclaimed researchers and access to outstanding facilities.OverviewThis programme comprises student-led, frontier translational research spanning the entire discipline of psychology and enables you to conduct research and training in your chosen area.You will have the opportunity to contribute to significant advances in knowledge under the supervision of active researchers, many of whom are internationally ...Read more

We provide an excellent environment for research in psychology with guidance from acclaimed researchers and access to outstanding facilities.

Overview

This programme comprises student-led, frontier translational research spanning the entire discipline of psychology and enables you to conduct research and training in your chosen area.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to significant advances in knowledge under the supervision of active researchers, many of whom are internationally acclaimed experts in their field.

Programme aims

To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in a range of areas related to research undertaken in the School.

Distinctive features

Research in the specialist areas is conducted in a large number of purpose-built laboratories that have all been refurbished within the last five years

The broad range of expertise within the School allows us to provide training in an unusually wide range of methodological techniques

Our integration across different disciplines provides unique opportunities for multidisciplinary research projects

Outstanding research facilities: Over 1,100 square metres of specialised laboratory space; a wide range of brain imaging facilities including one of Europe’s most powerful brain scanners; dedicated developmental psychology facilities including a sensory room, observation labs and specially designed laboratory space for studies of children and adults.

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aanya
28 Jan 25

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28 Jan 25
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Cardiff University
PO Box 921 Cardiff CF10 3XQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Heath High Level  1.9 miles away

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