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Psychology PhD

University of Brighton

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Falmer

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Psychology is an established and vibrant research discipline at the University of Brighton. We welcome approaches for doctoral research into or through psychology and its methods as well as cross-disciplinary investigations drawing on aspects of psychology.Our research is at the forefront of developments in applied psychology, critical psychology, community psychology, social psychology, health psychology, sports psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.University of Brighton researchers in psychology have addressed a wide range of topics such as mental health and wellbeing, animal-human interactions, friendship, identity, poverty and social exclusion, forensic psychology, health and wellbeing, leisure and exercise, security and surveillance, crowd control and public order, gender, sexuality, intimacy, migration, elite sport performance, nature-based interventions and climate change.We offer PhD study in both full and part-time modes and welcome students with significant professional experience, who are able to use and share the career skills they have developed, as well as those who have completed first degrees and wish to take advantage of their academic momentum.Gaining a PhD in Psychology can enhance career opportunities across a number of fields including academic posts, research and development, central and local government, non-governmental organisations, social research, the justice system, teaching, journalism and the media.

Tuition fees

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£ 16,980per year

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

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The University of Brighton is based in one of the most diverse and happiest cities in the UK (Time Out).
Students at Brighton have plenty of fun! From trips to the beach, to nights out in town, to exploring the independent shops and cafes.
The university values all achievements and experiences and accepts a range of qualifications when making offers.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    104th out of 118 24

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    108 52%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    45.0 45%

    115th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    78th

    38

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