Research course
Psychology
Entry requirements
MPhil: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject. PhD: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a Master's degree would be advantageous.
Months of entry
January, September, April
Course content
Our specialised research interests in psychology include evolutionary psychology, perception and cognition, animal behaviour, neuroscience, social psychology and forensic psychology. We have PhDs funded by UK research councils and charities and we welcome self-funding applicants interested in doing postgraduate research in psychology.
We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the areas of psychology covering Newcastle's research strengths:
- Clinical and health psychology
- Behaviour and evolution
- Visual perception and human cognition
- Development psychology
- Forensic psychology.
Department specialisms
Clinical and health psychology; Behaviour and evolution; Visual perception and human cognition; Development psychology
Information for international students
To study this course you need to meet the following English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills). You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate.
Fees and funding
See our programme fees and funding web page.
Qualification and course duration
PhD
part time
72 months
full time
36 months
MPhil
full time
12 months
part time
24 months
Course contact details
- Name
- Medical Sciences Graduate School
- medpg-enquiries@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 7002