Key Information
Duration
Full-time - 48 months (4 years)
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting February 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Overview
This Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University offers specialist facilities (including EEg equipment, eye-trackers, a large cognitive test library, retinal imaging equipment, EPrime, and transcranial stimulation equipment) to help you undertake original research into topics including cognitive neuroscience, health psychology, sports doping, vision and aesthetics and peace discourses.
Key Facts
- Study in an institute which achieved 2 and 3* outputs in the last Research Excellence Framework.
- Undertake research with academic support across most areas of psychology.
- Harness expertise in qualitative and quantitative approaches to your study.
Careers and Opportunities
- Research degrees are essential qualifications for many academic careers. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills which are applicable to many employment sectors.
- Alumni have gone on to take up academic posts at other universities (including Oxford and Cambridge), undergo clinical practitioner training, become certified health psychologists, and to conduct high quality research across the broad area of psychology as postgraduate researchers.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Your supervisors help you to define your research programme, agree any associated training requirements, and provide direction while encouraging you to develop as an independent researcher. You're supported by skills training workshops, research projects, student forums integrated by your departmental postgraduate tutor lead.
- You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences.
- They will expect you to also attend relevant subject and topic specific conferences beyond the University.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
General requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong, relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (merit and above).
To apply, candidates must submit a fully complete online application including:
- A research proposal. This should include an outline of the research questions/area, aim of the project, an understanding of the current knowledge/literature and context, the proposed methodology, the potential impact and contribution to knowledge of your project and referencing key background literature.
- A personal statement
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate their English language proficiency through one of the following:
- Recent academic IELTS demonstrating an overall score of 7.0 or above with no score below 6.5 in the other components or equivalent.
- Educated with a UK Master's degree level (merit and above) within two years preceding your doctoral programme's 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: 35,006 AUD / year (approximately 18,600 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 10,028 AUD / year (approximately 5,328 GBP / year)
Living Costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,045-1,839 AUD / month
