Overview

Training and support during the Psychology unit at The University of Edinburgh

Psychology postgraduate students typically receive formal research training through assessed courses.

You will be assigned at least two supervisors who provide expert academic guidance on your research. Each student is assigned to a research group, each of which hosts a regular programme of research activities.

Many PhD students will gain undergraduate teaching experience, for which you will be given training and mentoring.

Facilities

Psychology houses extensive facilities including several eye-trackers, EEG recording equipment, an fMRI simulator, celspot recording equipment and a suite of dedicated computers running experimental software. Students additionally have access to excellent computer and video facilities which service laboratories designed for research with adults, children and infants.

Programme Structure

Staff within the Department of Psychology carries out and supervises world-class research in a range of areas. We host five major research groups:

Developmental Science
Human Cognitive Neuroscience
Language, Cognition and Communication
Differential Psychology
Social Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Pass _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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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

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.

Tuition Fee

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International

21150 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21150 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Edinburgh

725 - 1167 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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