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PhD of Applied Psychology

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 39-credit master's applying psychological science with forensic or generalist options.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Applied Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Twenty-one credits of foundation courses (social psychology
  • Neuropsychology. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Community Support Worker
  • Behavioral Health Assistant

Curriculum

  • Twenty-one credits of foundation courses (social psychology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Personality
  • Statistics
  • Research methods
  • Child development)
  • A 6-credit capstone of either a two-part thesis or an applied psychology internship
  • And a 12-credit concentration in forensic psychology or a generalist elective set.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: You will need a Masters degree
  • or equivalent
  • In a relevant discipline such as a health science or a social science
  • Alternatively you will need to evidence advanced research skills developed through an alternative route. A well developed research proposal is also essential.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Health and Social Care
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.