Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3-4 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
You can apply for a PhD or other postgraduate research degree using our Direct Application System. We have three start dates per academic year.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Dundee, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
Research
Current research topics for Psychology degrees at the University of Dundee include:
- Cognition - e.g., decision making; emotional processing. Sample topics:
- How do people make health-related decisions (e.g., food choice)?
- How do emotions affect every-day cognitive processes?
- Psycholinguistics (Psychology of Language) - e.g., second language acquisition; language development; language processing (comprehension & production). Sample topics:
- How do adults learn their second language?
- What are the underlining factors to make some people learn better than others?
- Development Psychology - e.g., cognitive and social development. Sample topics:
- How do babies and children learn about themselves (vs. others)?
- How do they learn to communicate with others?
- Social & Health Psychology - e.g., health and mental well-being in society; minorities in society. Sample topics:
- How could people’s mental health be improved in community settings?
- Culture, Mind, Well-being. Sample topics:
- How does ‘culture’ affect people’s behaviours, including cognition and mental health?
- How can each ‘culture’ learn from each other to improve its education at school?
Programme Structure
Our psychologists work on world-leading research across five key areas:
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 87
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- In certain circumstances we may ask you to spend a year completing our Master's degree in Psychological Research Methods before you commence your doctoral research. The decision about the suitability of your qualifications is made by the potential supervisor and the schools postgraduate advisor.
Once you have chosen a topic, you will need to contact the project supervisor before you submit your application.
- Email the supervisor you would like to work with
- Send a copy of your CV with qualifications and research experience
- Discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 47,085 AUD / year (≈ 24,720 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,499-2,846 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.
- Chevening Scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 06 Oct 2026
- Vice Chancellor's Africa scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based
- GREAT Ghana Scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: 10000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Kenya Scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: 10000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT India Scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: 10000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia Scholarship - Provided by university - University of Dundee - Dundee, United Kingdom - Grant: 6500 GBP - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - U.S. government - Location not available - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - ServiceScape - Location not available - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - ACES Education Fund - Location not available - Grant: 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - Location not available - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider - Junhua Li - Location not available - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified - Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider - Boustany Foundation - Location not available - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 - Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - IvyPanda - Location not available - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - Voice Talent Online - Location not available - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - educations.com - Location not available - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Admit Lab - Location not available - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Salvado Law - Location not available - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Anonymous Hope Fund - Location not available - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Location not available - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider - Leopold Figl Foundation - Location not available - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - IELTS from 6 to 9 - Location not available - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Location not available - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship - Independent provider - FHE Health - Location not available - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
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