Overview

About the programme

Our academics within this Psychiatry programme at The University of Manchester have internationally outstanding knowledge and expertise in conducting research studies in child and adolescent, adult and old age psychiatry.

Programme Structure

Particular research strengths include:

severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (including the prodromal stages of these conditions);
dementia;
depression;
anxiety disorders;
personality disorders;
autism spectrum disorder;
attachment disorders;
self-harm and suicide;
homicide and other forms of interpersonal violence;
forensic psychiatry;
neurobiological and imaging studies;
psychiatric epidemiology.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology View 29 other PhDs in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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.