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PhD Psychology and Community Psychology at University of Brighton

University of Brighton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Psychology is an established and vibrant research discipline at the University of Brighton. We welcome approaches for doctoral research into or through psychology and its methods as well as cross-disciplinary investigations drawing on aspects of psychology. Our research is at the forefront of developments in applied psychology, critical psychology, community psychology, social psychology, health psychology, sports psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

As a PhD student in psychology you are offered a range of developmental opportunities to help challenge and broaden your academic and professional thinking. There are opportunities to develop skills not only towards your PhD but also to prepare for life beyond it. These might include writing skills and project management, conference presentation preparation, research planning and publication activities as well as grant applications and network-building, digital storytelling or developing a public profile.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

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