PhD Psychology
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Department is equipped with excellent teaching and research facilities including eye-trackers, sound attenuated chambers, biological measurements laboratory, qualitative research rooms, transcription rooms, experimental research cubicles, high-quality video editing facilities and dedicated computer workrooms. Our postgraduates are located in the heart of the Department, with computer and storage facilities. We also have options of individual offices for periods of research activity where available.
You will be expected to review your training needs with supervisors on an annual basis, which may include training in methods, clinical research, and/or conference attendance. The university has a proud tradition of research excellence, as demonstrated in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014) assessment. It placed the university in the top 50 institutions for research power and intensity.
It submitted 77% of eligible staff and 95% of the university's research was of an internationally recognised standard.
Key highlights
- Eye-trackers, sound attenuated chambers and biological measurements laboratory
- Qualitative research rooms, transcription rooms and experimental research cubicles
- High-quality video editing facilities and dedicated computer workrooms
- Postgraduates based in the heart of the department
- Annual training review covering methods, clinical research or conference attendance
- 95% of research rated internationally recognised in REF 2014
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in psychology
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Research psychologist
- Clinical research scientist
- User experience researcher
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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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