You are successfully registered
Thanks for telling us about yourself, ! Now we know who we're talking to, and can create content you'll love
We use cookies for three reasons: to give you the best experience on PGS, to make sure the PGS ads you see on other sites are relevant , and to measure website usage. Some of these cookies are necessary to help the site work properly and can’t be switched off. Cookies also support us to provide our services for free, and by click on “Accept” below, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.You can manage your preferences now or at any time.
We use cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer, to allow the site to work for you, improve your user experience, to provide us with information about how our site is used, and to deliver personalised ads which help fund our work and deliver our service to you for free.
The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience.
You can accept all, or else manage cookies individually. However, blocking some types of cookies may affect your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.
You can change your cookies preference at any time by visiting our Cookies Notice page. Please remember to clear your browsing data and cookies when you change your cookies preferences. This will remove all cookies previously placed on your browser.
For more detailed information about the cookies we use, or how to clear your browser cookies data see our Cookies Notice
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They are essential for you to browse the website and use its features.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. We can’t identify you from these cookies.
Functional cookies
These help us personalise our sites for you by remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third party providers, whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then these services may not function properly.
Performance cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and see where our traffic comes from, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are popular and see how visitors move around the site. The cookies cannot directly identify any individual users.
If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to improve its performance for you.
Marketing cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by social media services or our advertising partners. Social media cookies enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build up a profile of your interests. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to see or use the content sharing tools.
Advertising cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests.
Psychology is the study of the human mind, and the types of behaviours shown by individuals and groups of people. It encompasses many factors, including biological influences, social pressures, and environmental factors, and considers both the conscious and unconscious mind. A PhD program in psychology is among the highest formal qualifications which you can study, and involves intensive and extended research projects, designed for individuals who aspire to become leading authorities in the field of human behaviour and cognition.
To qualify for admission to one of the 27 psychology PhD programmes in London, applicants need a strong academic background, including a bachelor's and master's degree in psychology or a closely related field. There are 14 universities which offer PhD courses, and you’ll need to demonstrate prior research experience and a clear project proposal as part of the application process. London is a great place to study a PhD offering students access to top facilities, a large scientific community, and diverse research opportunities.
Psychology PhD programmes in London generally range from three to six years in duration, depending on whether you study on a full-time or part-time basis. The course requires long periods of self-driven study, dedication and intellectual rigour. You’ll engage in advanced coursework and statistical analysis, working closely with faculty mentors to develop a specialism in an area of psychology such as specialisation in areas such as clinical psychology, cognitive psychology or social psychology.
Upon completion, you’ll be well placed for careers in academia, research, clinical practice or business organisations, where expertise in human behaviour is vital. PhD programmes meet the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) education and training standards and carry full accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS).


Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which Read more...
An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation Read more...
Supervision for research at MSc, MPhil or PhD level is available for any project relating to the subject area expertise of our staff in Read more...
A PhD in Health allows you to delve deep into the theory and research of why we do the things we do in health and social care. Studying for Read more...
We conduct world-leading psychology research. Research is a key priority for the School of Psychology. We collaborate with academics across Read more...
The School of Psychology, Sport, and Health Sciences is committed to advancing education, research, and practice across diverse Read more...
Develop your specialist knowledge and conduct a significant piece of research in your chosen field of psychology.Potential research fields Read more...
In your first year you’ll complete four compulsory training courses, covering quantitative and qualitative research methods, professional Read more...
Psychology is an established and vibrant research discipline at the University of Brighton. We welcome approaches for doctoral research Read more...
Explore Psychology at a global top 100 university. Learn the latest skills in psychological research and data analysis, studying alongside Read more...
The unique strength of the Psychology Department is its breadth of expertise and diversity of research, unparalleled in any other IoPPN Read more...
The PhD in Social and Behavioural Science in Medicine provides research training in core concepts and theories in the social and Read more...
This course is designed for, research-led university and are committed to making a substantial impact on the global challenges facing Read more...
The University of Chester welcomes students to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Psychology. The Department of Psychology Read more...
Students undertaking a PhD in Psychology at Anglia Ruskin become part of a newly established and rapidly expanding centre of research Read more...
The School of Medicine and Dentistry was placed within the top seven UK institutions in all Units of Assessment – Clinical Medicine Public Read more...
The areas of research and knowledge exchange activity our staff are involved in come under four strategic themes.Psychological Wellbeing Read more...
The School of Psychology and Vision Sciences offers supervision for the degrees ofDoctor of Philosophy (PhD) - full-time and Read more...
The Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing (FEHW) supports the research ambitions of over 240 doctoral students across Education, Read more...
This course focuses on fundamental and applied research into brain function using techniques such as functional magnetic resonance imaging Read more...