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

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JAN-26

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3 Years

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Exploring the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition. Our research activity is grouped around four themes: Cognition, Perception, Social Cognition and Applied Psychology. Within these themes, specialist groups conduct research funded by research councils, government, charitable groups, and industry. The research topics range from the fundamental processes of the human mind and the underlying brain structures to the application of this theoretical knowledge to current ...Read more

Exploring the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition. Our research activity is grouped around four themes: Cognition, Perception, Social Cognition and Applied Psychology. Within these themes, specialist groups conduct research funded by research councils, government, charitable groups, and industry. The research topics range from the fundamental processes of the human mind and the underlying brain structures to the application of this theoretical knowledge to current societal problems.

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10/279
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39th
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30th
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SR
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21 Oct 25

The student support is great. There are lots of societies and events on during the week which helps put mind off academic stress. I would love to see a lunch/ breakfast, even free..Read more

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Toni
21 Oct 25

The environment for studying and spending time on campus is great, all the time spent waiting around doesn’t have to be boring, there is a lot of options on how to spend your time..Read more

Entry requirements

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

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£5,006 per year

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£27,300 per year

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£27,300 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
21 Oct 25
Psychology - MA (Hons)
The student support is great. There are lots of societies and events on during the week which helps put mind off academic stress. I would love to see a lunch/ breakfast, even free...
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T
Toni
21 Oct 25
Psychology - MA (Hons)
The environment for studying and spending time on campus is great, all the time spent waiting around doesn’t have to be boring, there is a lot of options on how to spend your time...
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

With over 530 years of history, the University of Aberdeen offers a meaningful postgraduate study experience which places an emphasis...

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University of Aberdeen
Foresterhill Aberdeen AB25 2ZD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  1.0 miles away

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