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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of West London - (UWL)
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
Select a an exam type
Overview
Psychology research at UWL spans a vast array of topics investigating the links between our mind, behaviour and our experience of the world - from women’s experiences of termination to the relationship between binge drinking and unplanned sexual behaviour, uses of virtual reality and the more traditional disciplines of cognitive and biopsychology. The School also is able to support students in a PhD in Addiction Studies.
Our staff have strong research backgrounds and will be happy to supervise you in research covering a broad range of topics in either psychology or addiction studies.
Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities.
Psychology
•visual and multisensory perceptions and cognitions
•mental health and resilience
•public engagement and arts-based methods
•health behaviours
•attitudes towards sexual and domestic violence / honour-based violence
•gender in the media
•use of virtual reality
Addiction studies
•dual diagnosis (co-existing mental health and addictive disorders): interventions, role of peer support, impact of stigma
•therapeutic use of cannabis based products
•identity, norms and personality factors in addiction
•compulsive sexual behaviours in the digital era
See a list of potential PhD supervisors and read about their expertise, in the 'Supervisors' section lower down the page.
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are: a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, a Master’s Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,995 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £3,995. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£14,750 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£14,750 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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