Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

University College Dublin

The UCD School of Psychology PhD enables candidates to achieve the best possible experience of graduate research and training. This programme provides the highest level of specialisation in applied or experimental research. It is designed for students who wish to pursue research, teaching or applied psychology positions in academia or industry.PhD candidates work under the supervision of a Faculty member and are supported by a number of other key programmes and personnel to guide them through the process and achieve their academic and professional objectives. Making a substantial and original contribution to knowledge, normally leading to peer-reviewed publications remains the core objective of doctoral studies.A PhD typically takes 3-4 years full-time 9-12 trimesters or up to 6 years part time typically 15-18 trimesters to complete. The examination of the degree of PhD is based on a description of the candidates research, written up as a thesis and defended in a viva voce oral examination.