Overview

You will join an established department with a history of pioneering research. We have a commitment to the traditions of the discipline and a clear vision of good research practice in Psychology.

We support a vibrant community of researchers and provide expert supervision on a range of specialist subjects. Current strengths include cognitive neuroscience, decision making and behavioural economics. Formal modules in advanced research methods are available if needed to provide you with understanding needed to advance your research.

Features

Our purpose-built facilities at City St George's, University of London include:

Two state-of-the-art electroencephalography laboratories
A transcranial magnetic stimulation laboratories
A baby laboratory
Behavioural laboratories with access to eye-trackers
Psychophysiological recording suites
A psychometrics test library.

You and your research will become an integral part of our dynamic research culture.

Programme Structure

Research centres and groups include:

Counselling and Health Psychology
Cognitive Neuroscience
The ASsuRED Project
Psychological Wellbeing and Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-26 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology View 127 other PhDs in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent
Good research methodological skills as demonstrated through relevant research experience and/or a good Masters level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent)

To apply, you should submit:

One copy of the Online Research Degree Application Form (full-time) or Online Research Degree Application Form (part-time)
Your research proposal
Testimonials from at least two academic referees sent by email from an official work (not private) email account
Copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies). If your application is successful we will need to verify the original hard copies before a final offer is made
Proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language)
A non-technical summary of the proposed research of no more than 400 words.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15200 GBP / year

≈ 15200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5750 GBP / year

≈ 5750 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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