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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
University of Reading
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
19-SEP-22
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Duration
3 years
Course summary
Why study a PhD with us? World-leading research
98% of our research is recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent (latest Research Excellence Framework 2014). Research activity in the School is broad and extensive, with regular seminar programmes taking place in all research areas. Our School has expertise in cognitive neuroscience, psychopathology, personalised nutrition and language sciences.
Collaborations and fundingWe have active collaborations with other departments and research centres within the University as well as with external institutions. We receive funding from the Economic and Social Research Council, Medical Research Council, and the wider University, and have a strong track record of securing funding from other public and private sector sources. We also offer a cotutelle PhD, where you study jointly at two different institutions, with our partner institution Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia.
Your life in the SchoolIf you undertake your PhD with us, you’ll join an active community of PhD students in our School who are making a real impact with their research. You’ll also become part of a large, diverse community of doctoral students across the University. Our School collaborates with other University departments and research centres as well as with external institutions.
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
31st
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Campus address
University of Reading, Whiteknights House, PO Box 217, Reading, Wokingham, RG6 6AH, England
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Subject ranking
24th out of 117 13
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Entry standards
/ Max 216134 63%44th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10071.0 71%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.44 69%111th
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