Psychology MPhil, PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 151-200QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Newcastle University has a world-class reputation and leading researchers and clinicians working in the field of psychology. With our new facilities we are well placed to offer psychology research opportunities of the highest standard. We accept both funded and self-funded students.


Our Psychology MPhil and PhD are based within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The programme is delivered in the School of Psychology and the relevant Research Institutes for:


  • Biosciences
  • Population Health Sciences
  • Translational and Clinical Research

Our Psychology MPhil and PhD cover many areas of specialism in psychology, including:


  • animal behaviour
  • clinical psychology
  • evolutionary psychology
  • forensic psychology
  • applied health psychology and behavioural science
  • perception, cognition, and neuroscience
  • sport, exercise, and coaching psychology


We use a wide range of methodologies and cutting-edge tools to support psychological inquiry and clinical research. Our teams develop and evaluate psychological interventions and co-produce resources with partners from across the region. We work with voluntary and community groups, the NHS, local Government and have partnerships across the globe.


Research projects align to the Newcastle University Centres for Research Excellence including the Centre for Healthier Lives, Centre for Ageing and Inequalities, and Centre for Transformative Neuroscience.


We conduct research on topics including:


  • addiction studies
  • advertising and consumer behaviour
  • cancer survivorship
  • cognitive skills development
  • Dementia
  • developmental disorders
  • health and wellbeing
  • human cognition
  • learning and memory
  • mental health including anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • offending behaviour
  • pedagogy
  • visual perception

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Newcastle University has a world-class reputation and leading researchers and clinicians working in the field of psychology. With our new facilities we are well placed to offer psychology research opportunities of the highest standard. We accept both funded and self-funded students.


Our Psychology MPhil and PhD are based within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The programme is delivered in the School of Psychology and the relevant Research Institutes for:


  • Biosciences
  • Population Health Sciences
  • Translational and Clinical Research

Our Psychology MPhil and PhD cover many areas of specialism in psychology, including:


  • animal behaviour
  • clinical psychology
  • evolutionary psychology
  • forensic psychology
  • applied health psychology and behavioural science
  • perception, cognition, and neuroscience
  • sport, exercise, and coaching psychology


We use a wide range of methodologies and cutting-edge tools to support psychological inquiry and clinical research. Our teams develop and evaluate psychological interventions and co-produce resources with partners from across the region. We work with voluntary and community groups, the NHS, local Government and have partnerships across the globe.


Research projects align to the Newcastle University Centres for Research Excellence including the Centre for Healthier Lives, Centre for Ageing and Inequalities, and Centre for Transformative Neuroscience.


We conduct research on topics including:


  • addiction studies
  • advertising and consumer behaviour
  • cancer survivorship
  • cognitive skills development
  • Dementia
  • developmental disorders
  • health and wellbeing
  • human cognition
  • learning and memory
  • mental health including anxiety disorders and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • offending behaviour
  • pedagogy
  • visual perception

Admission Requirements

3.3+
6.5+

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master's degree would be advantageous.

36 Months
Jan
Apr

International
31,000 GBP

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