Psychology PhD
- Duration
- 4 years | 8 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Psychology
- Next intake
- APR 2027Starts in 5 months
- IELTS
- 6.5 overallAbout the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.
At a glance
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Overview
On our Psychology PhD, you'll contribute to research that’s focused on the application of psychology in the real world and train in advanced and innovative research methods.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: psychology (or a related discipline · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
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IELTS Academic: 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6 in each individual category.
Fees
International students: GBP 25,500 per year
UK students: GBP 5,238 per year
Start dates
April 2027
Campus
- University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
78 countriesUniversity of Surrey has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels
Scholarships at University of Surrey
12 for this level- Discounts for Surrey Graduates20% of fees
- Early Payment DiscountGBP 2,000
- ICAEW Foundation BursaryGBP 5,000
- ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program
Plan your first year
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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 36,039 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.