Overview

Undertaking a programme of research that you design and conduct as the principal investigator enables you to pose questions, and obtain answers, to a range of issues that impact on the world around us, to improve the lives of others and ultimately embark upon a journey that can lead to you being one of the leading experts in the world within your field. Completing a postgraduate research degree is the first step for many towards a career in research.

You’ll be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary research community and undertake an individually tailored programme of further study and research training under expert guidance and supervision. We’ll equip you with outstanding research skills and the potential to advance knowledge and practice within the field of psychology.

Why study with us

By taking the Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) you’ll have access to our Cognitive Psychology Complex (CPC), which comprises facilities for eye tracking, decision making, reasoning, perception and attention research.

We also have laboratories for Forensic Psychology research, including EvoFIT, our innovative and award-winning composite construction system for eye witness testimony research, based at our Preston Campus.

Other key facilities include our Brain Imaging Laboratory (BIL), used to measure and assess brain activity, and our Child Observation Suite (COS), used for research into children’s behaviour.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

We hold an annual Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference, where you’ll be able to gain a wider understanding of the research going on across the School and share your own research with others.

Take advantage of our comprehensive training programme to develop your professional and research skills.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

91

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Psychology Clinical Psychology View 139 other PhDs in Psychology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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91

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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
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form. You can create a login and get started using our Online Application System
A research proposal (Not applicable for studentship applications unless specified in the studentship description)
Copies of your first degree/master’s degree qualification certificates and transcripts with certified translations where applicable. If you are waiting for your award please advise when it will be conferred.
International students: A copy of your current passport and current visa, if applicable.

Where English is not your first language, evidence is required of your English language qualification at IELTS 6.5/7.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-score or an equivalent, acceptable qualification
Two academic references (You must send you reference forms to your academic referees. These may be submitted separately.

Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time (UK): £2,500 per year

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 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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