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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Bath
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Develop your specialist knowledge and conduct a significant piece of research in your chosen field of psychology.
Potential research fields in the Department of Psychology include; social, cognitive, health, clinical and environmental psychology, and cognitive/affective neuroscience. Most students complete this programme in 4 years. You cannot take less than 2 years to finish your research and the maximum time you are allowed is normally 4 years.
TOccasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
Undergraduate qualifications - a First (1st) or Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1) in Psychology or its equivalent from a recognised University or College is usually required. A good Lower Second Class Honours degree (2:2) may be considered if the applicant has relevant work experience (certificates and transcripts must be scanned and uploaded via the online application system). Postgraduate qualifications - a master’s degree or appropriate research training may be required. We typically expect your master’s degree to be at or equivalent to distinction or merit level, although wider suitability for PhD studies is also taken into account.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£22,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,400 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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