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University of Gloucestershire
Postgraduate research

Psychology

PhD

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Study type
Full Time
Course length
4 Years
Campus
Distance Learning (UoG delivery)
UCAS Code
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Course overview

Conduct your own piece of research in psychological sciences. Contribute to knowledge in the sector while improving your professional practice and developing advanced academic skills and knowledge.

We offer research opportunities in:

Most of the research conducted falls within one of the three research groups within the subject area (see below). If you would like to find out more about one of the projects below (or have a related project in mind), please email the relevant staff member. If you would like to find out if there is expertise within the team to supervise your own project, please email [email protected].

SCaN (Social, Cognitive and Neuropsychology) – director: Dr Kim Schenke

FPaP (Forensic Psychology and Policing) – director: Associate Professor Amy Grubb

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Entry requirements

    • To study this course you will need to have obtained the following:

      An Honours degree of upper second class or above from a UK university, or an equivalent qualification, is normally required in a subject area relevant to your chosen research topic

      In exceptional circumstances, we will consider applications from non-graduates with experience of undertaking research or graduates who wish to work in a new subject area

      Initial registration is usually for MPhil or MRes or MA/MSc by Research with the possibility of transfer to PhD.  Candidates with a Master’s degree in a relevant subject that contains appropriate research methods training may register for a PhD directly.

    • EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent.

    • Your application should include a research proposal up to 1,000 words (excluding references/appendices) which follows the structure outlined in the research proposal guide.

      Applicants should name a member of staff within their topic area who has agreed to supervise them. Staff contact details can be found on each academic school page.

Fees and costs

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Start date Course code Fee (UK)
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Fee (international)
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February 2025 £5,100 £12,775
February 2026 £5,350 £13,425
October 2025 £5,350 £13,425
February 2027 TBC TBC
October 2026 TBC TBC

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Careers

Our postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond. 

As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you’ll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it’s contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we’ll ensure you’re ready to take on your next challenge. 

This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you’ll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions. 

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With research submitted in each of our research areas judged to be internationally excellent according to the results of the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), our research supervisors have a broad range of specialisms across a diverse range of subjects.

Get in touch to find out how we can support your research interests by emailing [email protected].

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Develop advanced research skills with specialist training

Research students who have not already completed a relevant Master’s degree or other appropriate postgraduate research methods training will benefit from the university’s research methods training modules: Philosophy and Approaches to Research and Methodologies and Methods.

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Focus on the application of psychological knowledge to real-world issues

Benefit from a broad range of research areas and access research-active supervisors. We offer research opportunities in cognitive psychology, neuroscience, social cognition, forensic psychology, and health and wellbeing

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