Overview

About the programme

Some of the areas that Social Psychology research at the University of Kent covers are prejudice and discrimination, justice and morality, leadership and power, conspiracies and social movement, and culture and social interaction.

A PhD is a doctorate of philosophy based on mostly independent study. You are assessed formally on the basis of one piece of work, a dissertation (or thesis), that reports your original thought and research. You must also successfully complete all required training.

Programme Structure

Our research covers all areas of social psychology, including:

prejudice and discrimination
equality, identity, diversity and change
justice and morality
attitudes and decision making
status, leadership and power
conspiracies and social movements
security and risk
social influence
personality
culture and social interaction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-06 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-23 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Psychology

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A final degree classification (grade average) of at least a 2.1 or Merit in the UK system (the second highest classification after First/Distinction). Results from institutions in other countries will be assessed individually according to this standard.
Your existing degree does not have to be in psychology as long as the statistics training requirement is met (please see below) and your proposed supervisor and the Director of Graduate Studies (Research) are satisfied with the suitability of your academic background.

Tuition Fee

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International

18600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 36 months.

International and EU part-time: £9,300

Living costs for Canterbury

660 - 1140 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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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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