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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JAN
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
JAN
8 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
APR-25
8 years
Select a an exam type
Why choose this programme
Contribute to research that’s focused on the application of psychology in the real world
Benefit from our expertise in a breadth of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies using both subjective and biological assessments
Train in advanced and innovative research methods
Put theory into practice in our state-of-the-art facilities
Join a team of researchers who collaborate with research councils including the Economic and Social Research Council and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, as well as both EU and UK governmental departments.
What you will study
In your first year you’ll complete four compulsory training courses, covering quantitative and qualitative research methods, professional academic skills, and teaching and training. You’ll also familiarise yourself with relevant literature, create a research plan, develop your methodological and analytic skills, and complete your first study.
Throughout your studies, you’ll gain a solid grounding in research methods and improve your communication skills to effectively convey your findings. You’ll collect and analyse data, complete a detailed literature review and then write your PhD thesis. Depending on your research project, data collection can take place in schools, hospitals, laboratories or online.
Current students are researching topics including:
Deficits in flexible thought in stroke aphasic patients
How the natural environment, or representations of it, can be of benefit to individuals with mental health issues
The role of positive and negative social support in weight loss maintenance
Every day decision making and the role of heuristics
Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (65 per cent or above) in psychology (or a related discipline) and a masters degree in a relevant subject with a pass of 65 per cent or above.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for JUL 2024
£23,600 per year
Students from EU
JUL 2024 - £21,700; OCT, JAN & APR 2024 - £23,600
£23,600 per year
Students from International
JUL 2024 - £21,700; OCT, JAN & APR 2024 - £23,600
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