PhD Psychology at University of Southampton

Programme overview

Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Students join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world. You’ll be part of a community of 100 academic staff and 190 postgraduate researchers in a centre rated internationally excellent or world-leading for research impact and environment. You’ll also have access to a wealth of research laboratories and equipment from eye tracking facilities to our psychophysiology lab. We partner with NHS trusts, schools, government and industry and attract investment from all major research funders. The DClinPsych and DEdPsych are accredited by

Faculty: Environmental and Life Sciences | Department: Psychology | Duration: 2 to 4 years full-time; 3 to 7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

PhD in Psychology You’ll need to have a: 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in psychology or a related subject research proposal satisfactory interview Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) You’ll need to have: a 2:1 undergraduate degree in psychology with eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartership to the British Psychological Society relevant work experience a satisfactory interview For detailed entry requirements visit Southampton's page on the Clearing House for Postgraduate Courses in Clinical Psychology website. Doctorate in Educational Psychology (DEdPsych) You’ll need: a 2:1 or first class psychology degree or have completed an approved conversion course or a Master’s degree with a significant psychology component at Merit level to be eligible for the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). You must have the qualification that g

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). UK fee, full-time (also applies to Horizon Europe associated-country applicants). Part-time: UK £2,619, international £13,650 a year. Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 a year (2026/27). International fee, full-time. Source

Duration: 2 to 4 years full-time; 3 to 7 years part-time

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

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