Overview

Build a robust foundation for a rewarding career in this dynamic field. Ignite your potential and shape the future with the Psychology programme delivered by the University of Birmingham .

Benefit from unparalleled research opportunities across a wide range of psychological themes, with strong partnerships connecting you to leading institutions, hospitals, schools, industry, and government both locally and globally. Expand your horizons and make an impact!

Career opportunities

It offers excellent research opportunities, supported by our strong links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and overseas. This PhD will enable you to carry out independent research, and make a difference to individuals, communities and societies.

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Programme Structure

Research areas include, but not limited to:

Experimental psychology,

Cognitive psychology

Developmental psychology,

Social psychology

Cognitive neuroscience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a good Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline appropriate to your intended studies.

For MSc by Research we require at least a lower second-class Honours degree (2:2).

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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

24340 GBP / year

≈ 24340 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: £2,503 part-time

Int: £12,170 part-time

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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