MPhil/PhD Psychology - Research Opportunities
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
MPhil and PhD students are able to conduct independent research into an area of psychology of their choice and produce an extended thesis with guidance from two/three academic supervisors who have specialist knowledge of the subject area. Students can also receive training in the research methods relevant for their project and are expected to contribute to the School's research environment. The PhD is the most advanced research degree in psychology.
It is particularly suitable for students who want to pursue an academic career but it also gives a broad range of career opportunities. Students are usually enrolled in an MPhil/PhD degree in their first year and then transfer to a PhD degree at the start of their second year. The School's active research base ensures academic staff are involved in current debates and that they are up-to-date with emerging developments in psychology.
Research in the School is organised in three research groups (Forensic and Clinical Psychology; Perception, Action, and Cognition; Development and Social Behaviour) and two research centres (Autism Research Innovation Centre and Lincoln Cleep Centre). Please visit the research pages of the School find out more, and to identify potential academic supervisors: http://www.lincoln.ac.uk/psychology/research/ Potential applicants are invited to contact the supervisors that they feel are best suited to their research area to discuss the process further.
Key highlights
- Independent research in a psychology area of your choice
- Guidance from two or three specialist academic supervisors
- Training in research methods relevant to your project
- Research groups in forensic, clinical, cognitive, developmental and social psychology
- Links to Autism Research Innovation Centre and Lincoln Sleep Centre
- Particularly suited to students pursuing an academic career
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
- International qualifications — Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in psychology
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Research psychologist
- Research scientist
- Psychology research consultant
Cost of study
International: £18,900 per year
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 University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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