Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

Applied Psychology - PhD

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
3 years full-time, 5 years part-time
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Psychology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

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The Centre offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding. The Tizard Centre is part of the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR) and has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments. The Centre is at the forefront of learning and research in autism, intellectual disability and community care, and in 2013 received a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its outstanding work in these areas. The Centre has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments. Our primary aims, through research, teaching and consultancy, are: The Tizard Centre is recognised as leading the field in deinstitutionalisation and community living, challenging behaviour, quality of staff support, sexuality and autism, and has had a significant impact on national policies in these areas. We are committed to addressing issues arising from social inequality.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · or above
Master's degreeMerit

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component

Fees

International students: £19,300 per year

UK students: £5,238 per year

Start dates

September

Application deadline

September intake

Campus

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom

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Scholarships at University of Kent

13 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship£6,000.00 (US$ 7,749)
  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
All scholarships at University of Kent

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TuitionGBP 19,300
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,686

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Canterbury, South East, United Kingdom

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