16 PhD programmes in Psychology in Scotland, United Kingdom

Psychology
Psychologists at the University of Dundee aim to transform lives by consulting and collaborating with local councils, charities and corporations with particular focus on the themes of Social Inclusion & Health and Challenges in Human Communication & Learning. The University offers this PhD degree in Psychology.

Topics in the Philosophy of Information - Investigating the Philosophical Bases and Implications of Information Technologies
This Topics in the Philosophy of Information - Investigating the Philosophical Bases and Implications of Information Technologies project at University of Dundee offers expert supervision from both Philosophy and Computing. Dr Ashley Woodward (philosophy) is an established researcher who has published on the concept of information in a number of continental philosophers

Language, self, and society - Linguistic inequality and beyond
Our highly interdisciplinary Language, self, and society - Linguistic inequality and beyond project at University of Dundee attempts to address complex interwound relationships between language, individuals and societies.
Philosophy and Psychology
Philosophy and Psychology at the University of Glasgow are thriving. Our vibrant research environment includes an active community of postgraduate students and engaged staff who are internationally recognised for their contributions to a wide range of philosophical and psychological debates.
Psychology
The School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews has an international reputation for the quality of its research and has consistently been ranked one of the best research departments in the UK.
Psychology
With the Psychology programme at the University of Strathclyde, you can study a DEdPsy over two years or a PhD over three years.
Health Psychology
Our experienced health psychologists and placement learning at the University of Stirling will prepare you to become an independent scientist-practitioner in Health Psychology.
Health Psychology
This three-year taught doctorate in Health Psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University offers training in psychotherapeutic skills, research and behaviour change. It is accredited by the BPS and HCPC.
Psychology
At University of Glasgow, we are engaged in a wide range of research in experimental Psychology, cognitive neuroscience, language, perception, statistics and research methods in psychology, social robotics, and health cognition.
Psychology
At University of Aberdeen, in the Psychology programme, you can explore the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition.
Developmental Psychology and Language Learning
Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning is offered at Abertay University.
Psychology
The mission of the Psychology programme at Heriot-Watt University is to create and exchange knowledge that benefits society, and in keeping with this, our psychology research examines and offers solutions for many different global challenges.
Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science
Abertay University’s Division of Psychology has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. The university offers this PhD in Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science.
Evolutionary Psychology and Relationship Science
Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This Evolutionary Psychology and Relationship Science programme is offered at Abertay University.
Sports and Exercise Psychology
The Sports and Exercise Psychology course from Glasgow Caledonian University is the only programme of its kind in Scotland, with a strong focus on developing outstanding therapeutic skills, inter-disciplinary learning, teaching and research.
Psychology
Our unique research strengths in Psychology at the University of Stirling are face processing, cognitive development and cultural evolution. Our aim is to deliver significant, tangible contributions to the field and to society.