MSc by Research Psychology at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Research in the School is organised into four research groups: Social, Environmental and Organisational Psychology

Duration: Maximum 2 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE) | Study mode: full-time / part-time (research degree) | Intake: September, January or April | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MPhil/PhD students are actively involved in work at the cutting edge of research activities within Psychology at the University of Exeter. Ranked in the top 100 in the world for Psychology (Ranked 87th globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 by subject and 82nd in the QS World University Subject Rankings 2026.) and with state-of-the-art facilities, a steadily growing postgraduate community and a substantial increase in external research funding, we offer an ideal environment in which to undertake an MPhil/PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first degree equivalent to at least a UK 2:1 Honours degree (a 2:1 or equivalent is needed to be considered by the main funding bodies); relevant personal, professional and educational experience may also be considered for some programmes. Specific requirements vary by research topic. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants). Application deadlines: The application deadlines for September starters are: 30 June for International Applicants 31 July for Home Applicants. Applications received after these deadline dates and before 1 October

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2027/28 to be announced; 2026/27 rate shown. Full-time; part-time pro-rata. Source

International applicants: GBP 29,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time. Source

Intake: September, January or April

Duration: Maximum 2 years full-time; part-time pro-rata (0.5-0.9 FTE)

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/study/pg-research/apply/

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