Chester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil/PhD Centre for Contextual Behavioral Science in Chester United Kingdom | University of Chester
University of Chester
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Chester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,574
(c. USD24,937.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Founded in 2019, the Chester Centre for Contextual Behavioural Science specializes in studying third-wave psychological therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training and mindfulness-based methods. We also advance the foundational science behind these approaches through laboratory studies and non-interventional research.
Our team possesses strong methodological skills across diverse quantitative research approaches, creating reliable psychological measurement tools, and conducting systematic reviews and evidence synthesis.
The Research Centre brings together numerous faculty and students from the School of Psychology under the joint leadership of Prof Nick Hulbert-Williams and Dr Lee Hulbert-Williams. Nick oversees administrative and financial operations, including research staff management, while Lee leads postgraduate student support and provides statistical guidance for research projects. Though we emphasize collaborative research, our work currently focuses on three key areas:
Psychological Measurement (led by Dr Lee Hulbert-Williams): We develop and validate precise methods for assessing psychological concepts and behaviors, with current emphasis on measuring wellbeing, authenticity, and stigma.
Experimental Intervention Development (led by Dr Kevin Hochard): This stream tests and refines components for potential use in psychological interventions, particularly values-clarification techniques.
Applied Intervention Science (led by Prof Nick Hulbert-Williams): Through evidence reviews, observational studies, and clinical trials, we enhance wellbeing, concentrating on Suicide/Self-Harm prevention and Cancer/End-of-Life Care programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible to apply for an MPhil or PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification. If you are not sure whether this might apply to you, our Postgraduate Research (PGR) Admissions team will be able to advise you.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency to IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in each band or equivalent.
Information about English language tests will normally be available from your British Council office. International applicants whose most recent qualification has been taken in English may be exempt from our usual English Language requirements.
The University of Chester offers supplementary English Language classes, free of charge, to those students who might need them.
A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.
Applicants who do not fulfil the normal entry criteria may be required to provide additional information and documentation in support of their application.
TOEFL iBT - Overall score 88 Min sub skill (Listening- 17, Reading- 18, Speaking- 20, Writing- 17)
Tuition
GBP
18,574