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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Psychology

Queen Mary University of London
Tower Hamlets, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the PhD Psychology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Tower Hamlets, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. This programme is related to biological and experimental psychology. This includes cognitive evolution and the biological basis of human social behaviour, decision making and sexual orientation are a central consideration. Strong emphasis is placed on the experimental approach to research problems in these fields of psychology. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Evolutionary Cognitive Neuroscience
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Biological Basis of Social Behaviour
Experimental Design and Statistics
Neurobiological Foundations of Decision Making
Sexual Orientation and Biological Mechanisms
Comparative Cognition and Evolution
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic76————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,790

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Overseas fees for 2027 entry not yet published. Home fee shown is for 2026-27 academic year as guideline

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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