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PhD Applied Psychology

University of Essex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Our PhD in Applied Psychology offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in an applied psychological context. Given the variety of applications of psychological research the contexts within which your research could be conducted include: schools, hospitals, outdoor activities, community groups, occupational settings etc. You will be offered opportunities to access our Masters level research methods modules to provide a sound foundation of specific research knowledge and skills. In addition, you will have access to the University's Proficio research training scheme which allows you to choose training programmes that meet the requirements of your own research topics and methodologies. The School of Health and Social Care is proud to work closely with our Service User Reference Group (SURG). SURG is made up of service users, carers, and volunteers who generously share their first-hand experiences of health and social care. We work collaboratively with SURG to design our courses to ensure that we truly are putting the needs of patients and clients at the heart of what we do. SURG are involved as part of our course application processes and often form part of our interview panels. This helps us to be confident that we are selecting the right applicants for the course and their future careers. SURG members also support the delivery of our teaching sessions and research activity, which means you'll benefit from an insight into their lived experiences of living with a diagnosis, health condition, or circumstance. You'll find that not only does your clinical knowledge expand, but your empathy, compassion and ability to advocate develops also. This PhD is offered on a 3 year full-time or 6 year part-time basis.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 19,650per year

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    54th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    125 57%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    64th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    77th

    24

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