Psychology PhD

University Park Campus, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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# =132QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgramme duration

30,750 GBPTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Psychology at Nottingham is dedicated to the study of the psychological and biological basis of behaviour. Our research spans many sub-disciplines in psychology. These range from personality to neuroscience, to developmental psychology.

Our research is organised into different themes as listed below. However, PhD projects can involve collaborations across these or with different faculties.

Research groups:

Behavioural Neuroscience
Cognition and Language
Computational Neuroscience
Human Learning and Development
Perception and Action
People and society
Visual Neuroscience

Example project areas include:

investigating theoretical and applied aspects of language comprehension
public perceptions of climate change and energy futures
the psychology of driving
understanding the causes and treatment of schizophrenia
effects of errors on memory performance
when does overcoming adversity, challenge or failure lead to personal growth?
understanding the basic mechanisms of sensory perception
hippocampo-prefrontal-subcortical circuit in cognition and behaviour

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Behavioural Neuroscience
Cognition and Language
Computational Neuroscience
Human Learning and Development
Perception and Action
People and society
Visual Neuroscience

Example project areas include:

investigating theoretical and applied aspects of language comprehension
public perceptions of climate change and energy futures
the psychology of driving
understanding the causes and treatment of schizophrenia
effects of errors on memory performance
when does overcoming adversity, challenge or failure lead to personal growth?
understanding the basic mechanisms of sensory perception
hippocampo-prefrontal-subcortical circuit in cognition and behaviour

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

PTE Academic

71+

TOEFL

90+

Typically 2:1 or a 2:2 with a masters in a subject relevant to the chosen research area

Most applicants are interviewed. Interviews are typically conducted online through a video call.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

5,350 GBP

International

Starts from

30,750 GBP

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University Park Campus, Nottingham, United Kingdom

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48 monthsProgramme duration

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