Psychology PhD / MSc (Res)
University of Birmingham · Birmingham, United Kingdom
About this programme
Pursue a PhD in Psychology at the University of Birmingham. Engage in diverse research areas, from cognitive neuroscience to clinical psychology. Apply now for 2025 entry.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years · PhD – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MSc by Research – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
- Tuition
- £25,190 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
2:1 honours degree (PhD) or a 2:2 honours degree (MSc by Research)
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds