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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Foresterhill Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Exploring the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition. Our research activity is grouped around four themes: Cognition, Perception, Social Cognition and Applied Psychology. Within these themes, specialist groups conduct research funded by research councils, government, charitable groups, and industry. The research topics range from the fundamental processes of the human mind and the underlying brain structures to the application of this theoretical knowledge to current societal problems.

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£ 27,300per year

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University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

One of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2026).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    39th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    173 78%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    95th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    35th

    2

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