University of East Anglia UEA

PhD Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology

University of East Anglia UEA

Course overview

University of East Anglia (UEA) PhD Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology offers students the opportunity to join active research teams working on areas such as PTSD in children and youth, psychosis, dementia, neuropsychology of brain injury and stroke, and behavioural sleep medicine. Students engage primarily in independent research supervised by academic staff, culminating in a doctoral thesis or publication-based submission and an oral examination.

The programme is flexible in duration and may be undertaken part-time in some cases, and prospective students are encouraged to identify potential supervisors, prepare a research proposal of around 1,500 words, and be ready to engage closely with faculty in the School of Psychology and allied disciplines.

Entry requirements

‎Candidates for the PhD Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required, with the option to upload their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically need at least a UK upper‐second class honours undergraduate degree and a Master’s qualification, or equivalent, for entry to the PhD level.
  • Applicants with a lower-class undergraduate degree may be considered if they applicant holds a relevant research qualification or equivalent work experience.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the University’s English language requirements.
  • Equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • 10% Alumni Tuition Fee Discount Scheme

    We highly value our alumni at UEA, so a 10% fee reduction scholarship is available to graduates looking to stay with us or return for postgraduate study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • British Council Great Scholarship

    British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, UEA is offering a GREAT Scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Bangladesh and Kenya.

    Up to £10,000

  • David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health

    The full cost of the tuition fee (£36,000 international fee for 2026-27, £16,000 UK fee). Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee.

  • International Early Payment Awards (September Start)

    Early Deposit Award – £500; Full Payment Award – up to £1,000.

  • International PG Merit Scholarship C

    £4,000 - if you achieve the equivalent of UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree classification; £5,000 - if your final undergraduate grade is equivalent to at least UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree classification.

  • International UG Merit Scholarship

    Year 1 Entry - £5,000 or £10,000; Year 2 - £5,000 or £4,000.

  • Music Scholarship

    Total Value: £3,000; Annual Value: £1,000

    Up to £3,000

  • Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship

    Total Value - £13,250

    Up to £13,250

  • The Annabel Abbs Scholarship

    Please contact the provider

  • The North Walsham Vikings RFC Bursary

    Minimum of £500 per scholarship. This amount may be higher, but it is at the discretion of the club and dependent on the number of recipients and level of ability.

    Up to £500

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

    Undergraduate level: the Home rate (£9,535 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000); Postgraduate taught level: the Home rate (£10,675 per annum) and an annual bursary (£9000).

  • Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)

    Total Value - £10,000 towards tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from the PhD Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology from the University of East Anglia (UEA)may proceed to careers including:

  • Academic Researcher or University Lecturer
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Health Service Researcher
  • Neuropsychologist or Specialist Practitioner
  • Policy Advisor or Programme Manager

Cost of study

International students of the PhD Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology at the University of East Anglia (UEA) pay the tuition fee of £23,850 per year.

Admission

Admission to the PhD Postgraduate Research in Clinical Psychology from the University of East Anglia (UEA) is made through the university’s application portal. You can speak to our advisors at AHZ to assist you with your application process.

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