PhD/MPhil Psychology at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degree in psychology at Dundee covering five key areas: clinical, cognitive, cognitive neuroscience, developmental and social psychology. Research focuses on social inclusion and health, and challenges in human communication and learning.

Department: School of Social Sciences (Psychology) | Duration: 3 to 4 years (3-year, 3.5-year or 4-year PhD pathway depending on prior research training) | Intake: May, September and January | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research supervised by staff, with topics including cognition and decision making, psycholinguistics and second language acquisition, developmental psychology, social and health psychology, and culture, mind and well-being.

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Entry requirements

Honours degree at 2.1 or above in a relevant discipline. In certain circumstances applicants may be asked to complete the Master's degree in Psychological Research Methods before starting doctoral research, as decided by the potential supervisor and the school's postgraduate advisor. Applicants are assessed by School staff for a 3-year, 3.5-year (with Research Training course) or 4-year (with Research Training course) PhD pathway depending on prior research training and proposal development. English language (international applicants): IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in Reading and Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.0 in Writing; other English language qualifications are accepted, and nationals of certain countries are exempt. Three start dates per year (May, September, January).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Scottish/Rest of UK fee status; estimated from the expected UKRI increase; per year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 24,720 a year (2026/27). International fee status; per year of study Source

Intake: May, September and January

Duration: 3 to 4 years (3-year, 3.5-year or 4-year PhD pathway depending on prior research training)

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