Psychology PhD
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The School of Psychology has a thriving, well-resourced and engaged PhD community that is central to its research environment. Students are strategically appointed to research projects with the express purpose of enhancing research capacity and development in prioritised areas for which the School aims to enhance world-leading research. MODE OF STUDY / DURATION Registration is on a full-time or part-time basis, under the direction of a supervisory team appointed by the University.
You will be expected to submit your thesis at the end of three years of full-time registration for PhD, or two years for MPhil (or part-time equivalent).
Key highlights
- Supervised by a University-appointed supervisory team throughout your research
- Join a thriving, well-resourced and engaged PhD research community
- Projects strategically aligned with the School's prioritised research areas
- Contribute to building research capacity in world-leading research areas
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University, is requir
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- University lecturer in psychology
- Research psychologist
- Research scientist
- Psychology research consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £28,000
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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