Psychology, Ph.D. | University of Essex | Colchester, United Kingdom
48 months
Duration
21500 GBP/year
4786 GBP/year
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About

Supervision for PhD Psychology within the Department of Psychology from University of Essex is available in the fields of cognitive psychology, sensory and cognitive neuroscience, and social psychology.  

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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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/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 48 months.
  • National

    4786 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Colchester

660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
3000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Kaplan International College Progression Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Vice-Chancellor’s Global Talent Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
University of Essex Media Fellowship Programme - Scholarship
Need-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Essex ITESM Doble Grado Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Essex Global Partner Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1360 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Turing Scheme Funding
Need-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
Summer Travel Grants
Need-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
4500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Africa Postgraduate Regional Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Black, Arab and Mature Students Bursary
Merit-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1360 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Summer Abroad Turing Scheme Funding
Need-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Alumni Loyalty Discount
Merit-based

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University of Essex
Colchester, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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