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Psychology and Vision Sciences - Judgement and decision making PhD

University of Leicester

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    10-MAY-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

As a School we aim for excellent research and teaching, excellent educational outcomes and are proud of our initiatives focused on equality, diversity, and inclusion. According to analysis by Times Higher Education, the University’s research is ranked 30 in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. Research in Neuroscience, Psychology and Psychiatry, which included our School, was ranked 23rd for overall research quality (GPA) out of 93 submissions (REF2021 Times Higher Education rankings). We are proud of our excellent undergraduate graduation rates and our reputation for degrees that improve the educational trajectories of our students. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Psychology and Vision Sciences in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Health and wellbeing Judgement and decision making Vision and language Mechanisms of animal behaviour Systems neuroscience PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time). A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,250per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

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With over 100 years of excellence, the University of Leicester is globally respected for world-leading research and inspiring teaching.
Leicester’s central UK location offers easy access to major cities, with London just one hour away by train.
Leicester is a vibrant, welcoming city with students from 150+ countries, celebrating diversity across cultures and faiths.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    31st out of 118 2

    18th out of 65 11

    30th out of 118 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    116 56%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    40th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    46th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    123 52%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    54th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    122 53%

    51st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    39th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    30th

    42

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