Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Psychology)
Field of Study:
£39,400/Yr
We offer MPhil and PhD supervision in the areas of psychology covering Newcastle's research strengths:
Clinical and health psychology
We research developmental disorders of perception and cognition, and the development and assessment of cognitive models of, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment for:
- bipolar disorder
- psychosis
- anxiety
- developmental disorders
Behaviour and evolution
We carry out studies of animal and human behaviour including:
- the evolutionary psychology of mate choice
- attractiveness and co-operation
- evolutionary approaches to personality
Visual perception and human cognition
Our research includes:
- perception of natural scenes
- psychophysics and attention
- visual social cognition and face processing
- advertising and consumer behaviour
Development psychology
We focus on how different cognitive skills develop in children, from memory systems to learning in school. We have particular strength in developmental disorders such as Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
Forensic psychology
Our research includes:
- investigative interviewing of victims
- witnesses and suspected offenders of crime, including eye-witness testimony
- sexual offending, including historical allegations of sexual abuse
- communication in legal contexts
Important Dates
No Deadline is available, students to enroll atleast 2 month prior the course starting date.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £39400 (GBP 39400) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £24300 (GBP 24300) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject.
- Newcastle also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above. In addition to academic qualifications, they also value relevant work experience.
Indian Eligibility:
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Typically Newcastle recognizes 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as compared to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as compared to a 2.2.
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This can be in any of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree
- Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
- Bachelor Special or Honours degree
- Bachelor degree in professional subjects
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, tests required to study in the UK, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Commonwealth Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student£ 25,000/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student£ 33,115/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific |
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