MPhil/PhD in Psychology

Manchester Metropolitan University

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in Psychology you willWork with leading experts in the field. We are a renowned centre for the study of health. In the most recent national research evaluation, 73% of our Allied Health research was rated world leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). We are in the top 20 universities in the UK for health research power (Research Fortnight).Choose from our flexible study pathways. You can pursue research as a full-time or part-time student. We offer a number of research degrees, including the PhD, MPhil and Master's by Research.Join a thriving intellectual community. Our Health, Psychology and Communities research centre brings together researchers across a number of disciplines with the aim of improving the future health and wellbeing of local, national and international communities.Make use of advanced facilities to support your research. Our award-winning Brooks Building includes experimental testing rooms for quantitative work, and interview booths for undertaking qualitative research.Benefit from our range of partnerships. Our researchers work in collaboration with external groups, such as local councils, academics, pharmacology companies, sports teams, health services, and charities.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. You can build your own programme of training to enhance your academic knowledge, expand your research skills, and/or prepare you for practice in the psychology, health and social care sectors.