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PhD in Psychology - Learning and Development across the Lifespan

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

A major focus of this research theme is in understanding social and cognitive development. The development of languageSensory processing and executive functions in infancy and childhoodFactors that underlie well-being throughout development, especially during adolescence, and the impact of adverse life experiences during development.In addition to addressing these issues in typical development, this cluster focuses on how development is impacted in children who are Deaf, or who have neurodevelopmental conditions such as Conduct Disorder, Autism Spectrum Conditions and ADHD.

Tuition fees

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£ 30,790per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    16th out of 118

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    147 72%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    51st

    15

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    14th

    38

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