MPhil/PhD Psychosocial Studies in London United Kingdom | Birkbeck, University of London

An MPhil/PhD represents an advanced research-based postgraduate program demanding original academic work culminating in a comprehensive dissertation ranging from 60,000 to 100,000 words. At Birkbeck, students begin registered for an MPhil before potentially upgrading to PhD status upon demonstrating satisfactory progress within the first couple of years. Securing an appropriate academic supervisor at Birkbeck - one possessing the necessary expertise to mentor and assist throughout your research journey - is essential. Discover more about pursuing a research degree at Birkbeck.

The Department of Psychosocial Studies unites academics with diverse backgrounds spanning multiple disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, gender and sexuality studies, cultural and postcolonial research, education studies, critical psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychotherapy. With a strong interdisciplinary approach, we provide supervision across various fields such as violence studies (including state violence and warfare), relationships (covering intimacy, parenting, care, friendship and love), racial studies and diaspora, human rights and social movements, education and learning processes, embodiment research, community studies, and gender/sexuality research.