Develop your specialist knowledge and conduct a significant piece of research in your chosen field of psychology.
Potential research fields in the Department of Psychology include; social, cognitive, health, clinical and environmental psychology, and cognitive/affective neuroscience.
A First or Upper Second Class Honours degree iin Psychology or its equivalent from a recognised University or College as well as Master’s degree or appropriate research training. We typically expect your master’s degree to be at or equivalent to distinction or merit level.
We will also consider applications on a case-by-case basis where candidates have an appropriate combination of the following:
You will normally need one of the following:
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
Fees and funding information for Psychology PhD
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.
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Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.
The Department is eligible for ESRC, EPSRC, MRC, GW4, AHRC and University Research Studentships (URSAs). Prospective research students wishing to apply for funding will need to submit their application by key deadlines. See further information on University of Bath funding schemes.
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