Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- 2 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 48 months
- 4 - 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Nov 2026, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before Jan 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Aug 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
You work on an advanced research project with a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies.
You are expected to fully engage with your personal skills development and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
Key facts
The Psychology degree at University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies and will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
- Your PhD will be assessed via submission of either a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent and an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component test area) or equivalent if you are a non-UK applicant
- Two satisfactory academic references
- Evidence of funding for the duration of your course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Non-residents: 36,660 AUD / year (≈ 19,315 GBP / year)
- Domestic — Tuition fee for the domestic students. Citizens or residents: 9,942 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National: £2,619 per year
- International: £9,655 per year
Living costs
Plymouth, United Kingdom
1,387-2,633 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Psychology.