About

We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate students who wish to pursue an MPhil or PhD. As a research student, you will work with two members of our academic staff and become a member of one of our seven research groups. Due to the diverse nature of research within the school, there are many different possibilities for MPhil and PhD projects. Progression through both programmes involve satisfactory completion of annual research activity-reports as well as some optional taught programmes. This rigorous training is designed to provide you with necessary research skills and equip you with communication, information technology, personal development and employment-related skills. This training can be tailored to meet your individual needs. You will also be expected to attend the school’s research seminars.

If you are interested in applying, we would recommend that you familiarise yourself with our research areas and staff expertise and then contact us to discuss your research project proposal with the relevant supervisor in the first instance.

Faculties, Schools & Departments

School of Psychology

Entry Requirements:

A masters degree or a master of philosophy degree, plus at least an upper second class honours degree (or international equivalent) in psychology or related disciplines. Non-UK qualifications will be assessed against this standard

English language requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT): 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
• PTE (Academic): 62 (with no less than 55 in each element)
• MUET: Band 4

Intake Months

February, April, July & September