University of Essex

PhD Applied Psychology

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PhD in Applied Psychology, offered on a 3-year, full-time basis, provides students with a unique opportunity to conduct research in an applied psychological context. Given the variety of applications of psychological research, psychological research can be conducted in schools, hospitals, outdoor settings, community groups, and occupational settings.

 

Students will be offered opportunities to access the university's Master's-level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation in specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, students will have access to the University's Proficio research training scheme, which allows them to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of their own research topics and methodologies.

 

The School of Health and Social Care is proud to work closely with our Service User Reference Group (SURG). SURG is made up of service users, carers, and volunteers who generously share their first-hand experiences of health and social care. We collaborate with SURG to design our courses, ensuring we truly put the needs of patients and clients at the heart of our work. 

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

After completing the PhD Applied Psychology programme, graduates can pursue careers in positions such as:

 

  • Clinical Psychologist, 

  • Forensic Psychologist, 

  • Occupational Psychologist,  

  • Health Psychologist, 

  • Counselling Psychologist.

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the PhD in Applied Psychology at the University of Essex is £19,650 per year for international students. Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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