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PhD of Philosophy in Psychology

About the program

Research degree in Psychology at Heriot-Watt University.

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Philosophy in Psychology. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Research master (1.5 years normally) carried out through a supervised project in psychology and examined by thesis. The page lists no taught modules
Research themes include learning
Performance
Mental health and wellbeing across the life course.

2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area
or equivalent. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component
or equivalent Other Requirements Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

Strong bachelor (2:1 equivalent or above) and/or master's degree in a relevant field with a research proposal; identify a supervisor in advance

Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.

Campus	Penglais Campus
Faculty or school	Department of Psychology
Department	Department of Psychology
Teaching language	English
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Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,800 GBP tuition reduction for sciences PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded.