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14 PhD programmes in Cognitive Science in United Kingdom

The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency
The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency project at University of Dundee will aim to answer the question of why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others.

Cognitive Science
The School of Computer Science at University of Birmingham welcomes highly motivated and well qualified graduates to join us to work towards a Cognitive Science (Computer Science) PhD.

Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease
In this Evaluating the therapeutic potential of leptin-based hexamers in neurodegenerative disease project at University of Dundee , we will extend this work to examine how leptin-based fragments affect a key pathological trait of AD: build-up of neurofibrillary tangles comprising hyper-phosphorylated tau.

Ageing and Dementia Studies
The PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies programme at Bangor University is embedded in the ‘Ageing & Dementia@Bangor’/DSDC which has a particular focus on resilience and the importance of evaluating and developing health and social care in ageing as well as dementia.
Philosophy of Mind and Language
The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work in the field of Philosophy of Mind and Language.
Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated)
The Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology (Integrated) program from University of Essex provides a route into research study if you do not have a Masters degree, or have very little research training.
Developmental Psychology and Language Learning
Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This PhD in Developmental Psychology and Language Learning is offered at Abertay University.
Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience
Our Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience researchers at Brunel University of London create knowledge and advance understanding, and equip versatile doctoral researchers with the confidence to apply what they have learnt for the benefit of society.
Cognitive Science
Are you interested in the nature of cognition, be it natural or artificial? This Cognitive Science research programme is offered at the University of Sussex.
Psychoanalytic Studies
Psychoanalytic Studies graduates from University of Essex go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training in psychoanalysis, Jungian analysis, or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science
Abertay University’s Division of Psychology has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. The university offers this PhD in Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science.
Cognition and Culture
The Institute of Cognition and Culture (ICC) at Queen's University Belfast is one of the world's first centres for research in the cognitive science of culture.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
The part-time DPhil in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is offered by the Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre (OCTC) in collaboration with the Department for Continuing Education at the University of Oxford.
Psychological and Behavioural Science
Develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour. Gain practical research experience in the UK and internationally. Learn more at the Psychological and Behavioural Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.