MPhil/PhD degrees
The diverse research environment of the School of Psychological Sciences provides postgraduate students with a stimulating setting in which to study the science of psychology and human communication.
Choosing a topic
Individual staff members will be happy to discuss research interests with a view to providing supervision of research students leading to the degrees of MPhil and PhD.
To find a relevant staff member, browse the School's research groups or search for a member of staff with related research interests.
Research degrees by subject
- Audiology MPhil
- Audiology PhD
- Audiology 4 Year PhD
- Clinical Psychology MPhil
- Clinical Psychology PhD
- Psychology MPhil
- Psychology PhD
Finding a supervisor
If you are applying for a PhD programme, please make sure that you have already contacted a potential supervisor within the School. For help finding a supervisor contact:
pg.psychology@manchester.ac.uk
Entry requirements
In general, applicants need to hold a 2:1 or better to do a PhD. However, some people have additional qualifications which can compensate for a poorer first degree.
Applying
Research proposal
Applicants need to write an outline of their proposed research programme to attach to the application. This should be no more than 1,000 words. Please email the outline (and other supporting documentation including references and copies of degree certificates) to the School's graduate administrator. The proposal forms a very important part of the application process and (if eligible) will be used in the decision process associated with funding the research. For information about research proposals, contact: pg.psychology@manchester.ac.uk
Interviews
Offers will only be made to potential candidates subject to a satisfactory admissions interview. The interview panel will consist of, at the least, the student's potential supervisor, the School's postgraduate tutor (alternatively, the director of graduate matters or the School's postgraduate trainer) and an additional staff member. If candidates have questions about any of the specific courses, please contact the course representatives in the School. For interview queries, contact: pg.psychology@manchester.ac.uk
