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Integrated PhD Psychology at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Integrated PhD in Psychology provides a route into research for applicants without a Masters degree or with little research training. Students complete a full-time Masters-level year, then a PhD with supervision in cognitive psychology, sensory and cognitive neuroscience and social psychology.

Department: Department of Psychology  |  Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year covers psychological science in its philosophical and biological contexts and advanced research training, including a 60-credit Research Project (MSc) of up to 10,000 words. The PhD stage follows in year two, with the PhD studied full-time over three to four years.

Career pathways

Graduates have been employed in clinical, educational, criminal and forensic psychology; many pursue research, academic and clinical careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or equivalent, in any subject. English language (international applicants): IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 24,825 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 to 5 years full-time

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