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Social and Behavioural Science Heriot-Watt University

Highlights
Tuition fee
42612 GBP / year
36500 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
42612 GBP / year
36500 GBP / year
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Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
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Campus location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Campus location
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Social and Behavioural Science programme offered by Heriot-Watt University develops advanced research expertise in human behaviour, psychological processes, and social phenomena through independent investigation and rigorous scholarly inquiry.

Overview

This Social and Behavioural Science programme offered by Heriot-Watt University supports original research into behavioural and psychological topics that influence individuals, communities, organisations, and digital environments. Candidates pursue specialised investigations in areas such as cognitive processes, personality, consumer decision-making, psychological resilience, educational applications of artificial intelligence, and cyber wellness, contributing new knowledge to the social and behavioural sciences.

Key Facts

Students undertake supervised research guided by experienced academics and develop advanced skills in critical analysis, research design, and problem solving. The programme encourages the dissemination of findings through scholarly publications and aims to prepare researchers capable of addressing issues of economic and societal significance through high-quality evidence-based research.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Cyber Wellness
  • Psychological Resilience
  • Trait Models of Personality

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

  • All applicants should hold a Masters Degree in Psychology or a relevant or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Malaysian government and deemed acceptable by the University. Occasionally, candidates holding a first class BSc Hons in Psychology or in a related field, may be admitted if they also have significant research experience.
  • Copies of full academic transcripts from all previous academic degree courses and copies of certificates for degrees already awarded.
  • A detailed research proposal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

  • International

    Non-residents
    42612 GBP / year
    ≈ 42612 GBP / year

  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    36500 GBP / year
    ≈ 36500 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social and Behavioural Science.

Available Scholarships

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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Staff Scholarships
Need-based

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Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Funds For Women Graduates (FFWG)

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Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Heriot-Watt Sport Scholarships
Merit-based

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Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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