Psychology

Course Overview

Offered by University of Sussex, the PhD Psychology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Top 20 in the UK for our research overall in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) From crowd behaviour to perception and studies of the brain – you’ll work with experts who will guide and support you through your research project. Sussex is one of the largest and most diverse centres for the study of psychology in the UK. You’ll work in an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment, within a community of postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and field-leading faculty. International tuition fees are £27,300 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 92% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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