MPhil/PhD Human Sciences at University of Greenwich

Programme overview

Our doctoral programme in Human Sciences allows you to conduct cutting-edge research in fields including Psychology, Social Work, Public Health and Sports Science with support from our experts. When you undertake a research degree (MPhil/PhD) at our School of Human Sciences, you are supported by a team of world-leading experts and active researchers. You also get access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including observation laboratories, eye-tracking capabilities, EEG, Edu-Logger, Nexus 4 and Biotrace.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Human Sciences | Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time; 4 - 7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: September | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The standard entry route requires you to register as an MPhil/PhD student in Human Sciences and to transfer to PhD once you have demonstrated satisfactory progress. We have several subject endorsement pathways so that you can specialise your research in Psychology, Social Work, Public Health or Sports Science. You will work with a team of 2-3 supervisors who will provide ongoing support and guidance. Flexible registration with both full and part-time routes available.

Career pathways

You will be well equipped for a research career within universities, private research organisations, charities or government departments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have: A taught Master's degree, with a minimum average of 60% in all areas of assessment (e.g. Merit or above), in a generic subject area relevant to the subject matter of the proposed research project, and/or; A First Class or Second Class, First Division (Upper Second Class) Honours degree in a subject area relevant to the proposed research project. Required documentation: Curriculum Vitae (CV), including the names of two referees (written references can also be provided using the reference form); A detailed research proposal of about 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section). Further information about entry: Before applying, please make informal contact with a potential supervisor within the School to express your interest and discuss your proposal.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 - 4 years full-time; 4 - 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.gre.ac.uk/research/study/application-process

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