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This represents a possible research degree field, pending University approval. Those considering postgraduate research in this discipline should consult with the Dean to review their proposed study.
Abertay's Psychology and Forensic Sciences Division plays a significant role in facilitating research degrees, including collaborative programs with the NHS, regional education boards, Police Scotland, and industry partners in business and digital technology sectors.
As part of the Scottish Graduate School for Social Sciences, Abertay's psychology researchers work interdisciplinarily with scholars from other academic departments. The university specializes in various areas including 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 are comprehensively equipped, featuring nine dedicated faculty members, specialized laboratories, and experimental workspaces. The labs contain advanced computing systems with professional software (E-prime, Superlab, N-Vivo, Paradigm, SPSS, Observer XT) and specialized equipment such as an anechoic chamber, eye-tracking systems (SMI 3.0 Eye View, SMI Eye View X HED), physiological monitoring devices (GSR, EEG, tCDS), and the BioHarness Telemetry System. Researchers additionally benefit from cross-departmental access to virtual reality technologies and other digital resources.
These research programs equip graduates for academic careers, research positions, and various professional opportunities beyond academia.