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Full time | Newcastle University | 12 months | JAN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MPhil - Master of Philosophy

Subject areas

Psychology (General)

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Our MPhil Psychology specialises in many research areas of psychology. We accept both funded and self-funded students.

Overview

This MPhil and PhD in Psychology receives funding from UK research councils and charities.

Our Psychology MPhil and PhD cover many areas of specialism in psychology, including:

  • evolutionary psychology
  • perception and cognition
  • animal behaviour, neuroscience
  • social psychology
  • forensic psychology
  • Clinical and health psychology

You'll research developmental disorders of perception and cognition. You'll address the development and assessment of cognitive models. This includes cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as treatment for:

  • bipolar disorder
  • psychosis
  • anxiety
  • developmental disorders
  • Your development

Each faculty offers a researcher development programme for its postgraduate research students. We have designed your programme to help you:

  • perform better as a researcher
  • boost your career prospects
  • broaden your impact

Through workshops and activities, it will build your transferable skills and increase your confidence.

You’ll cover:

  • techniques for effective research
  • methods for better collaborative working
  • essential professional standards and requirements

Your programme is flexible. You can adapt it to meet your changing needs as you progress through your doctorate.

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,712

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£29,800

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

University information

Newcastle University is a world-leading university renowned for the quality of its teaching and research. The university is recognised internationally for its contributions to global problem solving in innovative and creative ways. Newcastle University is a prestigious founding member of the Russell Group association of research-intensive universities in the UK. The university enjoys an outstanding reputation as an institution at which...more