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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JUL-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Singleton Park Campus
Part Time
JUL-25
6 years
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COURSE OVERVIEW
Understanding the complexities of the human mind and how we relate to the world around us remains one of science’s greatest challenges.
Our Psychology department has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2014, we are one of only four psychology departments in the UK to achieve a 100% 4* rating (maximum score possible) for the reach and significance of our work.
Our areas of research expertise in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical and Health Psychology support four broad research groups:
Offering flexibility through a wholly research-based mode of study; the MSc by Research in Psychology course is perfect for those looking to balance work, life and study commitments.
As a student at our College of Human and Health Sciences, you will benefit from a dynamic and supportive research environment with many opportunities to make connections across disciplines and develop links with organisations and policymakers both in the UK and abroad.
Our state-of-the-art research facilities include a high-density electroencephalography (EEG) suite, a fully fitted sleep laboratory, a social observation suite, eye-tracking, psychophysiological, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), and conditioning labs, a lifespan lab and baby room, plus more than 20 all-purpose research rooms.
Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master’s degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit’. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a master’s degree, will be considered on an individual basis. As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £4,712; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £4,800. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£19,950 per year
Students from EU
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £19,950; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £18,400. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
£19,950 per year
Students from International
Jan, Apr or Jul 2024: £19,950; Oct 2024 or Jan, Apr or Jul 2025: £18,400. Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.
Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...