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PhD Psychology at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Student-led translational research spanning the discipline of psychology, supervised by active researchers, with over 1,100 square metres of laboratory space, brain imaging facilities including one of Europe's most powerful brain scanners, and dedicated developmental psychology facilities.

Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time opportunities available  |  Intake: January, April, July, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research and training in a chosen area of psychology, with training in a wide range of methodological techniques and opportunities for multidisciplinary projects.

Career pathways

Careers in a range of areas related to the research undertaken in the School.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 1st or upper 2nd class UK honours degree, or acceptable alternative, in psychology or a related discipline is usually required. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.

Intake: January, April, July, October

Duration: 3 years

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