Psychology

Overview

Build a robust foundation for a rewarding career in this dynamic field. Ignite your potential and shape the future with the Psychology doctorate from University of Birmingham.

Benefit from unparalleled research opportunities across a wide range of psychological themes, with strong partnerships connecting you to leading institutions, hospitals, schools, industry, and government both locally and globally. Expand your horizons and make an impact! Visit the programme website for more information

Career opportunities

It offers excellent research opportunities, supported by the strong links with local hospitals and clinics, local schools and nurseries, other University departments, industrial companies and departments of local and national government, both in this country and overseas. This PhD will enable you to carry out independent research, and make a difference to individuals, communities and societies.

Programme Structure

Research areas include, but not limited to:

• Experimental psychology
• Cognitive psychology
• Developmental psychology
• Social psychology
• Cognitive neuroscience

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

Upper Second Class (2:1) Honours degree or a Masters qualification.

English requirements

• TOEFL® IBT: 88 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 scale)
• PTE Academic: 67
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

You should have a good Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline appropriate to your intended studies.

For PhD they require at least an upper second-class Honours degree (2:1) or a Masters qualification.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

International: 47,592 AUD / year (≈ 25,190 GBP / year)

Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Additional Details: UK: £2,619 part-time; International: £12,595 part-time

Living costs

Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445-2,142 AUD / month