Research course
Psychology
Entry requirements
A relevant UK bachelor’s degree, with upper second-class honours or higher. See international equivalent qualifications on our website
Months of entry
September
Course content
Join the University of Southampton, a global top 100* research-intensive university.
This PhD by research in Psychology gives you an opportunity to engage in world class research at the University of Southampton.
With the help of a supervisory team, you will develop and conduct novel research in Psychology. You'll benefit from our bespoke laboratories, for research across the different disciplines in Psychology, including our fMRI and ERP facilities, VR labs, and our other cutting-edge research tools.
*QS World University Rankings 2026
Information for international students
English language requirements: band C, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
Fees and funding
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD with integrated study
- part time84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences
- enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44(0)23 8059 5000