Unlike our other doctoral-level programmes, this PhD psychology by research is not tied to a particular area of professional practice, but can lead to a broad range of careers in academia and industry.
You might be funded by a UK research council, an overseas government, or the University itself.
View the doctoral programme profile for this course
To Apply
Application
for the PhD psychology doctorate is through the University of Southampton
online system
. You are strongly advised to explore both a potential area of study, and funding arrangements, before submitting your application.
Funding
Please visit the Fees & Funding section for the current fee charges for the PhD programme.
We offer two funding routes specific to the PhD programme; both options cover your tuition fees and offer you a stipend for living expenses.
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School of Psychology Studentships - 4 years full time for MSc/PhD, 3 years full time PhD (if applicant has a MSc)
Applicants for our MSc/PhD funding scheme should have, or will be expected to obtain, a First or a good Upper Second class honours degree in Psychology (or a related discipline). Applicants for only PhD funding typically have, or will be expected to obtain, a merit at masters level in Psychology (or a related discipline). (Note that applicants who want to be considered for PhD funding and who only have an undergraduate degree would usually be expected to demonstrate additional and significant research experience.) Further details can be obtained from the Programme Director
The new South Coast DTP is a beacon of excellence, innovation and imagination in the training of the next generation of social scientists. Through an exciting new collaboration between the Universities of Southampton, Brighton and Portsmouth, the South Coast DTP aims to deliver the latest developments in training in research methods and skills to produce highly qualified and rounded social scientists, equipped to meet contemporary economic and social challenges. Funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, the South Coast DTP awards 38 studentships per year to social scientists carrying out PhD studies, or Masters + PhD studies at its three partner institutions. Our first intake of funded students was for the 2017/18 Academic Year
Contacts
Director of Doctoral Programme:
Professor Tim Wildschut
+44 (0)23 8059 2639
Key facts
This PhD psychology doctorate is a pure research programme, normally completed within 3-4 years of full-time work, or up to 7 years of part-time study.
Our PG community is a lively, engaging and friendly group, within which scholarship and intellectual discovery are encouraged.
We are comprised of 4 research centres:
Typical entry requirements
For the PhD by research, we expect you to have successfully completed a Bachelor's degree (at least a 2.1 or international equivalent) in Psychology or related discipline. Having already completed a Master’s degree is considered desirable but not necessary.
Selection process
Applications for our PhD programme are made using the University’s online application form
here
.
Before applying for the PhD psychology doctorate you should identify your area of research interest and potential supervisor. You can find details of the specialist research areas in the School of Psychology
here
.
Additional supporting documentation to be submitted as part of the PhD psychology doctorate application process. These can be uploaded with the online application form. This will include the following:
* Research proposal (two single-spaced pages - approximately 1000 words)
* Curriculum Vitae
* Degree certificate/s (& translated version if necessary)
* Degree transcript/s (& translated version if necessary)
* English Language Qualification (if applicable)
* Two academic references
This page contains specific entry requirements for this course. Find out about
equivalent
entry requirements and qualifications for your country.
Tuition fees
Fees for postgraduate research degrees vary across the University. All fees are listed for UK, EU and international full-time and part-time students alphabetically by course name.
List of tuition fees for this course and it's variations
|
Course Title
|
Award
|
Year of entry
|
Mode of study
|
UK/EU
|
International
|
|
Psychology
|
PhD
|
2020
|
Full-time
|
tbc by UKR&I March 2020
|
£23,364
|
|
Psychology
|
PhD
|
2020
|
Part-time
|
tbc by UKR&I March 2020
|
£11,682
|
|
Psychology
|
PhD
|
2022
|
Full-time
|
tbc by RCUK Spring 2022
|
£24,600
|
|
Psychology
|
PhD
|
2022
|
Part-time
|
tbc by RCUK Spring 2022
|
£12,300
|
View the full list of course fees
Funding
Scholarships, bursaries, sponsorships or grants may be available to support you through your course. Funding opportunities available to you are linked to your subject area and/or your country of origin. These can be from the University of Southampton or other sources.
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