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PhD Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhD Psychology is a doctoral research degree in Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Discover your psychology research degree options, including areas of expertise for our research degree supervisors.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Education  |  Duration: three years full-time; six years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised original research leading to a doctoral thesis. Research areas include: ., Applied cognition and performance, Developmental psychology, Experimental memory, Forensic psychology, Neuropsychobiology, health and psychological interventions, Parapsychology, Performance psychology, Social critical and community, Qualifications you can study, Choose from one of these programmes:, PhD Psychology, three years full-time, PhD Psychology, six years part-time, Find out about the, research degrees we offer., Start dates, Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April., Application information, Entry requirements, To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification., International students must have strong English language skills., We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration., Find out more about our, standard entry requirements., How to apply for a research degree, Go to application guidance, Scholarships, fees and funding, Scholarships, Find out more, Postgraduate research fees, What will your research degree cost?, Find out more, Postgraduate research funding, Find out how to fund your research degree., Find out more, Contact us, Speak to us, About this subject, For an initial discussion, contact, Dr Joe Keenan, , Doctoral College department lead for the School of Psychology., General admissions, For further information on the application process, contact the admissions team at, [email protected], [email protected.

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Entry requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification. International students must have strong English language skills. We welcome applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We’ll take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other relevant achievements into consideration.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time home fee for PhD/MPhil (UKRI rate); part-time £2,619 per year; additional project costs may apply Source

International applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international fee per year for this subject band; part-time is 50% Source

Intake: Most of our students enrol in October. You can also join us in January and April.

Duration: three years full-time; six years part-time

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