Overview

About the programme

From the study of the brain to the complex social interactions of humans and animals, Psychology at the University of St Andrews places an emphasis on research-led teaching delivered by leading academics.

The breadth and variety of psychology and neuroscience taught in the School is a particular strength, with significant opportunities to collaborate and benefit from a range of techniques applied to understanding the behaviour of humans and other animals.

Programme Structure

Research in psychology typically falls into one of four key themes:

cellular and developmental neuroscience
origins of mind
perception, cognition and action
social and group processes

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00

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Language

English

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94

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, 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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94

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before submitting an application, applicants must have the support of a potential supervisor.

Documents required by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience are as follows (some funding opportunities may require additional documents):

personal statement (sometimes called a statement of purpose or letter of application)
up-to-date CV or resume
research proposal, including working title, of approximately 500 words, agreed with the potential supervisor
academic transcripts for undergraduate degree and any postgraduate degree completed or in progress (interim transcripts are permitted at this stage where final results are not yet known)
two academic references
sample of written academic work in English of no more than 3000 words

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26270 GBP / year

≈ 26270 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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Scholarships Information

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