Psychology MPhil, PhD at Newcastle University

Newcastle University has a world-class reputation and leading researchers and clinicians working in the field of psychology. Join a vibrant and collaborative research community, where we investigate the mind, brain and behaviour to address some of society's most pressing challenges. Our Psychology PhD and MPhil programmes offer the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognised researchers, developing the knowledge, skills and independence to become a successful researcher in academia, healthcare, industry or the public sector.

Faculty: Faculty of Medical Sciences  |  Department: Faculty of Medical Sciences  |  Duration: MPhil full time: 1 year; MPhil part time: 2 years; PhD full time: 3 years; PhD part time: 72 months  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; January 2028; April 2028  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout your studies, you'll develop the skills to publish your work, present at conferences and communicate research to academic and public audiences. Research projects align with Newcastle University's Centres for Research Excellence (NuCoREs) , including the Centre for Behaviour , Human Nutrition and Exercise Research Centre (HNERC) , Centre for Ageing (NuAGE) , and Centre for Neuroscience .

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