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University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom

PhD in Psychology

Doctoral · Social

PhD in Psychology

University of Cambridge · Cambridge, United Kingdom

About this programme

The PhD is the Department's principal research degree for postgraduate students. The majority of our students are registered for this degree. The PhD is intellectually demanding, and applicants must have a high level of attainment and motivation to pursue this programme of advanced study and research. Completion normally requires three to four years of full-time study, including a probationary period. Students will normally be required to be resident in Cambridge during that time. The examination involves the submission of a 60,000-word thesis and subsequent oral examination. The PhD represent

Level
Doctoral
Field
Social
Duration
3 years
Tuition
£41,304 / year
English
IELTS 7.5 · TOEFL iBT 110
Study mode
Full-time

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.

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