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PhD of Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology

University of Essex

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

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated PhD) in Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology is a 4-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex.

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

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Clinical psychology
  • Educational psychology
  • Criminal and forensic psychology
  • Research careers

Curriculum

  • Integrated route in Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology: a first year of full-time Masters-level study builds research skills and subject knowledge
  • Followed by three years of full-time PhD research under supervision
  • Written up as a thesis (traditional or three-paper format where the page offers it).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: You will need a 2:2 degree
  • or equivalent
  • In any subject
  • Our four year integrated PhD
  • Allows you to spend your first year studying at Masters level in order to develop the necessary knowledge and skills and to start your independent research in year two.
  • 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.

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£24,825 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£35,652 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentPsychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value480
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 4 years.