Study Psychology PhD at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Psychology

Psychology PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

Exploring the themes of Cognition, Perception and Attention and Social Cognition. Our research activity is grouped around four themes: Cognition, Perception, Social Cognition and Applied Psychology. Within these themes, specialist groups conduct research funded by research councils, government, charitable groups, and industry. The research topics range from the fundamental processes of the human mind and the underlying brain structures to the application of this theoretical knowledge to current societal problems.

Which department am I in?

School of Psychology

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Foresterhill Campus

Foresterhill,

Aberdeen,

AB25 2ZD, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£27,300.00 (US$ 35,256) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Old Aberdeen Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entrance requirements for a PhD at the University of Aberdeen are either a Masters degree or a first or upper-second class Honours degree in an appropriate area from an approved university (or an equivalent qualification).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026.

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