These include advancing the frontiers of cognitive science into engineering or educational applications, investigating the neural mechanisms underlying human behaviours, and developing integrated interventions to improve health and wellbeing. Visit the programme website for more information
Career prospects
Many of our PhD graduates continue with a career in academia; others work in the private sector or in government institutions.
The School is committed to promoting the advancement of underrepresented groups in science, and we provide an environment that allows everyone to meet their full potential during their studies.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
A first or upper second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in psychology or a related discipline is required for entry to the PhD and MSc by research programmes.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 51,957 AUD / year (≈ 27,500 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,647 AUD / year (≈ 5,106 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Home part-time £2,553 per year
Living costs
Bristol, United Kingdom: 1,417-2,381 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- British Council scholarships for Women - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- GREAT Scholarships - University of Bristol - 13000 GBP - Deadline: 10 Apr 2027
- Anne and Peggy Sleigh Bursaries - University of Bristol - 2500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Bristol PhD Scholarships for Applicants of Black and mixed Black Heritage - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Alumni Foundation Music Bursaries - University of Bristol - 500 GBP - Deadline: 31 Jul 2027
- Bristol Postgraduate Research Scholarships - University of Bristol - 21805 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Sanctuary Scholarship - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarships - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: 09 Dec 2026
- Alumni discount - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- St Mary Redcliffe Choral Section Leaders - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- The Bob Savage Memorial Fund - University of Bristol - 500 GBP - Deadline: 15 Sep 2026
- Chevening Scholarships - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- St Pauls Church Organ Scholarship - University of Bristol - 1450 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship - University of Bristol - 1552 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Graduation gown discount - University of Bristol - 58 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Think Big Scholarships for international students - University of Bristol - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation - 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Leopold Figl Foundation - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 5000 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- The Hope For Healing Scholarship - FHE Health - Deadline: Not specified
