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PhD of Applied Experimental Psychology

Mount Pleasant, United States
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

The programme develops research skills for academic, Business and government careers by pairing psychological theory with quantitative design, With students working with faculty on publishable research.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop the ability to investigate research questions in Applied Experimental Psychology
Evaluate evidence critically
Communicate findings
And contribute independent scholarly analysis. These outcomes are inferred from the research degree type.

Career outcomes

Psychologist
Policy analyst
Social science researcher

Curriculum

Students study behaviour in humans and animals
Including sensation
Perception
Attention
Memory
Cognition and emotion
And choose a focus in applied cognitive
Social
Personality or behavioural neuroscience. Course details are in the graduate bulletin. Internships are mentioned. The page lists 30 credit hours.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's or master's degree as set by the programme
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for most graduate programmes (some set higher)
Official transcripts
English proficiency and programme-specific materials such as statement and recommendations.

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree from a recognised institution as set by the programme, Programme-specific materials (statement, Recommendations, Tests)

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Official University Transcripts
Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,366 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$2,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.