PhD Psychology with Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology
University of EssexColchester, IELTS 7.0
Fee on request
Psychology, PhD/MPhil/MSc by Research
University of LancashirePreston, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 1 - 3 years
- Mode
- Blended
- Subject
- Psychology
- Next intake
- JAN 2027Starts in 2 months
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no part below 6About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.
At a glance
Summary by AIReading the course page…
Overview
Our postgraduate research degrees in psychology will enable you to enhance your skills as a researcher and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field. Undertaking a programme of research that you design and conduct as the principal investigator enables you to pose questions and obtain answers to a range of issues that impact the world around us. It allows you to improve the lives of others and ultimately embark upon a journey that can lead to you becoming one of the leading experts in your field globally. Completing a postgraduate research degree is the first step for many towards a career in research. Psychology at the University is focused on three areas: Cognitive and neuroscience Forensic psychology Health and clinical psychology You can opt to carry out research in these areas or a related field. During your studies you’ll have access to laboratories and the very latest equipment inside our purpose-built Darwin Building to enable you to carry out high quality research. You’ll be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary research community and undertake an individually tailored programme of further study and research training under expert guidance and supervision. We’ll equip you with outstanding research skills and the potential to advance knowledge and practice within the field of psychology.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2nd class · or above |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2:1 · or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.5 (with no component score lower than 6.0) or equivalent.
Fees
International students: GBP 19,250 per year
UK students: GBP 5,510 per year
Start dates
January 2027
Application deadline
At least 2 months before intended start (Sep / Jan / Mar intakes); International deadline
Campus
- Preston, United Kingdom
Entry requirements for your country
100 countriesChoose where you studied to see what University of Lancashire asks of students from there.
Scholarships at University of Lancashire
3 for this level- Alumni Loyalty Discount20% of fees
- Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
- Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 19,250
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 OCT 2026.
After your offer
Your portal tracks each stop- 1
Your offer
The university sends a conditional or unconditional offer. We follow it until every condition is met.
- 2
Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
- 3
Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
- 4
Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 29,789 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
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