Overview
You study in a stimulating and vibrant research environment, and we provide excellent research facilities. In general, our PhD students enjoy the same access to neuroscience and other research equipment as our academic staff, and access to our research participant pool, which is essential for your experimental research.
On the Psychology from University of Essex you also benefit from the supportive supervision given by our staff, and the friendly and collegiate atmosphere provided by fellow students.
This ensures that we have an exemplary record in supporting our PhD students to produce high quality theses within three years.
Your future
- With the skills and knowledge you acquire from studying within our Department of Psychology, you will find yourself in demand from a wide range of employers.
- Our graduates have been employed in clinical psychology, educational psychology, criminal and forensic psychology.
Programme Structure
Assessment
- The award of a PhD signifies an original and substantial contribution to knowledge that means you can be considered an expert in your field.
- The majority of your learning comes from ‘hands on’ experience of designing, conducting and analysing your original research, as well as from the demanding process of writing and submitting a PhD.
- To help in this process, you attend several taught courses in your first year and all our research students are required to undertake postgraduate research training modules as part of their studies.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
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Disciplines
Psychology View 132 other PhDs in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need an upper second class honours degree (2:1), or equivalent, in psychology or a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
Tuition Fee
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International
21500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Colchester
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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