Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International) - estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
If you're an international student and need a Student Route visa, you'll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
The Psychology degree from the University of Gloucestershire contributes 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. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities
The 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Decision-making in applied settings
- Situation awareness and applications to training for blue light services
- Team situation awareness – the role of unconscious emotional information in intuitive decision-making
- Virtual reality as a training tool
- Sound symbolism in infant word learning
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General 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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International (non-residents): 25,571 AUD / year (approx. 13,425 GBP / year)
Domestic (citizens or residents): 10,190 AUD / year (approx. 5,350 GBP / year)
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.
Available Scholarships
- Alumni Award – Provided by University of Gloucestershire – Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Global Scholarship – Provided by University of Gloucestershire – 1500 GBP – Merit-based – Deadline: Anytime
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Provided by U.S. government – Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Provided by ServiceScape – 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Provided by ACES Education Fund – 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Various benefits – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Provided by Junhua Li – 19000 GBP – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Provided by Boustany Foundation – Various benefits – Merit-based – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Provided by IvyPanda – 1000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Provided by Voice Talent Online – 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Provided by educations.com – 5000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Provided by Admit Lab – 10000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Provided by Salvado Law – 1000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund – 3000 USD – Need-based – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Provided by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Provided by Leopold Figl Foundation – Various benefits – Need-based – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9 – 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- "The Hope For Healing" Scholarship – Provided by FHE Health – 5000 USD – Deadline: Not specified
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