PhD Psychology at University of Hull

Programme overview

The PhD Psychology involves three years of full-time (or six years part-time) research followed by a writing-up period. Students write a thesis of up to 100,000 words on a topic for which Hull can offer supervision.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences | Department: School of Psychology and Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, plus up to 12 months (24 months part-time) of writing-up | Intake: February, May and September 2027; January and May 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Alongside the thesis, students complete research training modules (minimum 60 credits) from the PGR Development Programme run by the Doctoral College. Supervision is available across many areas of psychology through the Centre for Psychological Science.

Career pathways

Career support for professional success is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline. Applications are considered only where a primary supervisor has already agreed in advance to support the application. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard fee per year; part-time £2,619 a year; annual increases may apply for courses longer than one year. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; part-time £10,300 a year; annual increases may apply. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPPSYCX

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