MPhil, PhD Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science in Dundee United Kingdom | Abertay University

This research degree opportunity is pending University approval. Prospective students interested in pursuing doctoral studies in this field should consult with the Dean to review their research proposal.

The Psychology Division at Abertay plays a significant role in facilitating research degrees, including collaborative programs with NHS partners, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and various business and digital technology sectors.

As part of the Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Abertay's psychology researchers engage in interdisciplinary work with other academic departments. Specializations include psychophysics and vision science, numerical cognition, language acquisition and processing, comparative psychology, forensic psychology, social cognition, cognitive neuroscience, and movement perception studies.

The psychology research facilities at Abertay feature nine dedicated faculty members, specialized laboratories, and experimental workspaces. The labs are equipped with advanced computing systems running specialized software (E-prime, Superlab, N-Vivo, Paradigm, SPSS, Observer XT). Key equipment includes an anechoic chamber, surveillance systems, SMI eye-tracking devices, physiological monitoring systems (GSR, EEG, tCDS), and the BioHarness Telemetry System. Researchers also benefit from access to virtual reality technologies through interdisciplinary partnerships.
MPhil typically requires 2 years of full-time study

Our research programs equip graduates for academic careers, research positions, and various professional opportunities beyond academia.