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PhD/MPhil Psychology and Social Neuroscience

PhD/MPhil Psychology and Social Neuroscience

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Full time | City, University of London | 1 year | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Neuroscience / Neurobiology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Benefit from expert supervision and access to facilities in both City, University of London, and La Sapienza (Rome), with our international Joint PhD award in Psychology and Social Neuroscience.

Overview

This multi-site PhD provides the opportunity to deepen your expertise in psychology, whilst exploring the emerging field of social neuroscience.

You’ll investigate a range of topics in cognitive, social and affective neuroscience. You will be working alongside leading researchers from City, University London and Sapienza Universita di Roma.

You’ll benefit from access to research expertise and facilities in both institutions, which have been paired due to the complementary nature of their resources.

Working with healthy subjects - and subclinical, clinical and neuropsychological patients - you’ll study topics such as: embodied cognition and the neural correlates of cognitive, social and affective functions like empathy, intention, action and emotion understanding.

On completing the PhD, you will receive a degree from both, laying the foundation for a collaborative international academic career.

Tuition fees

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International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

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Entry requirements

Applicants should demonstrate the following: A track record of high academic achievement, demonstrated by a good undergraduate degree with at least a second class (upper division) pass or equivalent. Good research methodological skills as demonstrated through relevant research experience and/or a good Masters level degree with at least a pass with merit (or equivalent). Excellent communication skills, both written and oral (see also the section on English language Requirements). Excellent planning and time-management skills.

University information

City, University of London is a leading UK institution, offering an innovative programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses which uphold the university’s commitment to enhance people’s lives through education. City is a research-driven university and has around 21,000 enrolled students, of which 45 percent are studying postgraduate qualifications. The university community is a diverse and international population home to...more

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