PhD Psychology at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Research degree in psychology at Strathclyde within the School of Psychological Sciences and Health, with research areas including cognition and health psychology and behavioural medicine.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: School of Psychological Sciences & Health | Duration: 3 years | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 start dates | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research in cognition or health psychology and behavioural medicine, alongside the Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Psychology MPhil and PhD: a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in Psychology or a similar discipline; most students have also completed a Masters in Psychology. Application requires transcripts and certificates of all degrees, two references (one academic), funding or scholarship information and a research proposal of 1,500 to 2,000 words. English language (international applicants): minimum overall IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the start date. Applicants are advised to contact a potential supervisor first.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year; same rate for Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 start dates

Duration: 3 years

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