PhD/MPhil Psychology at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle real-world challenges in psychology and study the mind to shape better outcomes in life and health. Undertake research across cognitive, developmental, social, and clinical psychology using experimental and applied approaches. Collaborate within teams within the Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience including the Body, Eyes and Movement Lab , the Time Perception Lab , the Child Study Centre , exploring cognitive, social, and clinical aspects of human behaviour. Visit our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health postgraduate research page to start your journey.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil | Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning) / part-time (in person or distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD/MPhil Psychology programme enables you to undertake a research project from across the broad spectrum of topics that are integral to improving our understanding of psychological function. These include (but are not limited to): audiology and hearing cognition and cognitive neuroscience dementia forensic psychology health psychology integration of psychological explanation to derive understanding and intervention in therapeutic settings interpersonal and family environments language and communicative development and disorders memory mental illness neuroscience and aphasia perception, action and decision making

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme. A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3-4 years PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=psychology

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