Overview

In the same way that a physicist might develop theories and test hypotheses about physical systems, experimental psychologists develop and test theories about the processes of human psychology.

About the programme

We primarily use behavioural experimental methods in order to study psychological processes, measuring key metrics such as perceptual biases and thresholds, reaction times, pupil responses and eye-movements. We use these measures to inform, and further develop, models of cognition. This Experimental Psychology degree is offered at The University of Manchester.

Programme Structure

Major research themes include:

Sensation and perception
Vision and action
Memory
Judgement and Decision making
Language processing
Emotion
Time perception

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology View 132 other PhDs in Psychology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

We require applicants to hold, or be about to obtain, an Upper Second class Honours degree, or the equivalent qualification gained outside the UK, in a related subject area for entry to a PhD programme.
A Lower Second class Honours degree may be considered if applicants also hold a Master's degree with a Merit classification.

Tuition Fee

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International

27000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK (per annum): Standard £4,786, Low £11,000, Medium £17,500, High £23,000
International (per annum): Standard £27,000, Low £28,500, Medium £34,500, High £40,500

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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