PhD Psychology at University of Essex

Programme overview

The PhD in Psychology lets students work one-to-one with an academic supervisor to design, conduct and write up psychological studies, with supervision available in cognitive psychology, social and cognitive neuroscience, social psychology and developmental psychology. Students have access to neuroscience equipment and a research participant pool.

Department: Department of Psychology | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; part-time also available | Intake: January 2027 (can also start in October or April) | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete an original piece of research under supervision, learning mainly through hands-on experience designing, conducting and analysing their own studies.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in psychology or a related subject, plus a well-developed research proposal. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance depends on research expertise in the department. English language (international applicants): IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all other components, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 23,625 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027 (can also start in October or April)

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time; part-time also available

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