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.
Please note that applicants with projects that require consumables must apply under a funded project or have funds in place to finance these costs.
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
Health & Wellbeing
For PhD applicants: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
For MSc applicants: at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area.
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.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and contact our admissions team if you have questions.
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| Start date | Course code |
Fee (UK) Fee per year |
Fee (international) Fee per year |
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| October 2025 | — | £5,350 | £13,425 |
| February 2026 | — | £5,350 | £13,425 |
| October 2026 | — | TBC | TBC |
| February 2027 | — | TBC | TBC |
| October 2027 | — | TBC | TBC |
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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.
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].
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.
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
Work with leading practitioners, coaches, and professionals in specialist environments where you will develop your skills and gain real-world experience.
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