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PhD in Psychology - Social and Behaviour Change

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The Social and Behavioural Change research cluster conduct fundamental research to develop models of behaviour change and to understand how behaviour change can be measured and influenced.The group focus on understanding psychological influences, for example addressing the role of self-compassion in goal achievement and societal and environmental factors, for example in understanding the role of political humour in influencing behaviour.Research carried out by this group has been applied to key challenges facing society including promoting health behaviours, tackling addiction, obesity and weight management, and engaging in behaviours that support sustainability.

Tuition fees

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£ 28,640per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    16th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    154 70%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    36th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    52nd

    1

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