With around 28 PhD students and a thriving research community, this course within our Sheffield Institute of Social Science offers specialist facilities (including EEg equipment, Eye-trackers, a
Mental health research is a new strength in our department. This cutting edge work investigates a range of populations and disorders with different techniques and approaches such as Functional
Development and Cultural Processes spans early infancy to old age and encompasses cross-cultural and cross-species research. We have a particular strength in understanding factors predicting
We offer two types of research degree: a PhD and a MSc by thesis (the MSc (Research) Psychology). The PhD Psychology programme involves a three year full-time, or six years part-time, research
A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to
The Moral Psychology research theme explores a range of ethical issues relating to moral psychology, including emotions, desire, rationality, free will, psychopathy, virtue, and vice. Our research in
We study the genetics, genes and genomes that encompass heredity; from bioinformatics and genome-scale modelling to transcriptional regulation and epigenetics. Many HDD members are involved in
The Psychological Health cluster focuses on understanding and promoting mental health and wellbeing.This group carries out work which addresses the social determinants of mental health difficulties,
The areas of research and knowledge exchange activity our staff are involved in come under four strategic themes. Psychological Wellbeing Across Populations - Areas of research within this theme
4 Year Full Time
