Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
The School of Psychology excels in four key research areas: Clinical, behavioral, and biological psychology
Human development across the lifespan, Sensory perception and cognitive processes, Psychological aspects of health
Research degree admissions depend on approval from both the prospective Supervisor and Director of Research, requiring applicants to submit a proposal after consulting with a relevant faculty member. Applicants must hold a psychology degree (single or combined honors) with at least upper second-class honors (or equivalent qualification).
Through the Structured PhD program's doctoral training, students access various interdisciplinary courses. The extensive selection includes modules designed to:
strengthen expertise in the student's specialization, such as Skill Theory and Development
provide essential research skills for completing the dissertation, like Advanced Psychological Research Methods
support professional growth opportunities, including presenting at global conferences
improve career prospects through general training, such as career development sessions and digital skills workshops.
Candidates should have obtained a degree qualification in psychology to at least Upper Second Class Honours level (or equivalent international qualification). Admission to a research degree is at the discretion of the potential Supervisor and Director of Research, and is based on a proposal from the applicant following discussion with the member of staff whose academic area of interest is most appropriate.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.