Overview

Our research groups are committed to advancing the understanding of human behaviour at a theoretical level whilst translating knowledge into real-world applications and interventions to improve mental health & wellbeing, cognition, and performance.

Our Psychology research at University of Salford adopts a rigorous approach to studying the human mind, brain, and behaviour with a focus on delivering positive societal impact.

Features

Supported by extensive facilities our research is centered around the following main themes: Applied Cognition; Neurodiversity, Psychological Health and Wellbeing across the Life Course; and Politics, Policy, and Practice.

We are also home to the Autism and Criminal Justice Hub.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

This programme will enable you to develop valuable skills in conducting research, ethical research practice, data collection, data analysis, open and reproducible science practices, oral and written communication, and scientific writing.

You will have access to a wide range of training, supervisory expertise, and excellent research facilities.

The research training you receive will be individually tailored to your needs and programme of research.

Your supervisory team will discuss this with you once you join the programme.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-06 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you’re an international student, please submit your application at least ten weeks before your course starts.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 127 other PhDs in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of an upper second class (2:1) undergraduate degree or equivalent in psychology or a related discipline.

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5 (with no element below 5.5) is proof of this. If you need to improve your written and spoken English, you might be interested in our English Language courses.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17700 GBP / year

≈ 17700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Salford

United Kingdom

500 - 800 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

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