Overview

About the programme

As a PhD researcher at City’s Centre for Mental Health Research, you will be contributing to a body of knowledge and expertise. Making a direct impact on people’s health and well-being.

Our research on Mental Health at City, University of London addresses the complex links between mental and physical ill-health. We cover including some of the biggest healthcare challenges facing society, such as dementia and depression.

We work closely with clinicians, patients, carers and service managers across a range of disciplines to carry out research to improve mental health care and communication for people of all ages in all settings.

Our pioneering approach to involving patients and carers throughout the research process has earned us an international reputation. Bolstered by strong links with government bodies and major health charities.

Programme Structure

Core research themes are:

Understanding and Improving Communication in Healthcare
Understanding and Addressing Inequalities and Marginalisation in Mental Health
Perinatal Mental Health
Supporting People in Crisis
Intersection of Mental and Physical Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Apply anytime.
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Counselling Psychology View 25 other PhDs in Counselling Psychology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally hold an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution.
Where the applicant's academic profile shows no evidence of training in research methods, it will normally be recommended that students first complete an MSc or MRes programme. This is to prepare them for MPhil/PhD studies.
Substantial employment or research experience may be considered for some subject areas alongside or in place of academic qualifications.
Submit a formal online application with a curriculum vitae and a 1-2 page proposal of study.

Tuition Fee

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International

13500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13500 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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