Psychology PhD
University of Nottingham
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Psychology at Nottingham is dedicated to the study of the psychological and biological basis of behaviour. Our research spans many sub-disciplines in psychology. These range from personality to neuroscience, to developmental psychology.Our research is organised into different themes as listed below. However, PhD projects can involve collaborations across these or with different faculties.Research groups:Behavioural NeuroscienceCognition and LanguageComputational NeuroscienceHuman Learning and ...Read more

Psychology at Nottingham is dedicated to the study of the psychological and biological basis of behaviour. Our research spans many sub-disciplines in psychology. These range from personality to neuroscience, to developmental psychology.Our research is organised into different themes as listed below. However, PhD projects can involve collaborations across these or with different faculties.Research groups:Behavioural NeuroscienceCognition and LanguageComputational NeuroscienceHuman Learning and DevelopmentPerception and ActionPeople and societyVisual Neuroscience

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19th
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26th
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05 Feb 23

Best aspects are the campus and lifestyle Nottingham has to offer. Worst aspects are the mental health services...Read more

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30 Jan 23

I have enjoyed the course thus far, I have enjoyed exploring the campus and the opportunities for meeting new people and trying new things. Student support services are extremely..Read more

Entry requirements

Typically 2:1 or a 2:2 with a masters in a subject relevant to the chosen research area.

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£5,260 per year

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£33,000 per year

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I have enjoyed the course thus far, I have enjoyed exploring the campus and the opportunities for meeting new people and trying new things. Student support services are extremely...
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University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham , Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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University Park Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG7 2RD United Kingdom
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