Studying a Psychology PhD at Aberdeen
Hear why studying a PhD in Psychology is a great thing.
PhD Study
Potential Projects
The academic staff at the School conducts research in diverse areas of psychology, broadly organised around 3 research themes, Cognition, Perception and Attention, and Social Cognition. You can find out more about these research groups below.
Students interested in pursuing projects in any of these areas are encouraged to contact the specific staff member for further details about the research topic.
Research Themes
PhD Funding Options
- PhD Studentships
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The School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen regularly supports PhD projects through studentships available.
Students can work with a potential supervisor to develop a proposal and apply for funding with e.g., ESRC, Carnegie.
- Self-funded PhDs
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We welcome applications for self-funded PhD study throughout the year. Further details on PhD study at the University of Aberdeen, including details on how to apply, are available on the Study Here pages of the University website.