Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2028 — Apply anytime.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for postgraduate study as early as possible.
Language
English
Credits
45 alternative credits. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 45 credits of institutionally-provided research training within the first two years.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
This Psychology programme offered by Aberystwyth University provides opportunities to investigate human thought, behaviour, emotion, performance, and psychological functioning through advanced scholarly inquiry. Students work closely with specialist supervisors who are active researchers in a wide range of areas, benefiting from a student-centred research environment and exposure to contemporary developments in psychological science. The programme combines rigorous academic investigation with professional development opportunities that strengthen both research and teaching capabilities.
Key Facts
Research may span disciplines including cognitive science, forensic psychology, sport and performance psychology, behavioural research, and applied psychological practice. Candidates have access to specialist laboratories and research technologies that support experimental, biological, qualitative, and observational investigations. Through independent research, professional training, conference participation, and scholarly dissemination, graduates develop the expertise required for careers in academia, research organizations, healthcare, consultancy, education, and applied psychology settings.
Programme Structure
Research areas in this program include:
- Experimental Cognitive Science
- Forensic Psychology
- Sport and Performance Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Behavioural Science
- Applied Psychology
- Psychological Research
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 68
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements — General requirements
- Entry Requirements: 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.
- English Language Requirements: IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in each component, or equivalent
- Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — 43,414 AUD / year (≈ 22,870 GBP / year)
- Domestic — 9,943 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom: 1,329–2,468 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Psychology. In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account.
Available Scholarships
- AberDoc Scholarship — Aberystwyth University — Grant 20780 GBP — Deadline 08 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- International Accommodation Award — Aberystwyth University — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- International Accommodation Award — Aberystwyth University — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Anytime
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li — Grant 19000 GBP — Deadline Not specified — Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 — Merit-based
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar — Grant 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 — Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 — Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) — Grant 22500 GBP — Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation — Grant Various benefits — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 — Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9 — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — FHE Health — Grant 5000 USD — Deadline Not specified