Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Psychology)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
£33,972/Yr
£33,972 /Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at the University of Cambridge is offered on a full-time basis for a duration of 3-4 Years.
- This is an on-campus and research-based degree program.
- This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 5-7 years.
- The examination is by the submission of a 60,000-word thesis and subsequent oral examination.
- This is a research-based program and there is no formal teaching requirement.
- All students in this program will be members of the University’s Postgraduate School of Life Sciences (PSLS) who offer a wide variety of core skills and professional development training.
- Students have to attend regular lab meetings with their supervisors and with other lab members.
- The regularity with which postgraduate students meet with their Supervisor varies throughout the year but meetings are likely to be more frequent to start with, during the planning stages, and during the writing-up phase.
- All PhD students are expected to attend a number of postgraduate courses and seminars during their first year.
- In addition, they are expected to develop their research skills by attending a number of optional statistics and methods courses that are recorded in a student progress log book.
- The department is consists of 31 academic staff, 65 postdoctoral researchers, 79 graduate students, and 340 undergraduates.
- The Department's primary objectives are to provide world-class research and teaching in psychology and cognate disciplines.
- In the current QS World University Rankings, Cambridge is placed third in the world for Psychology.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | £33972 (GBP 33972) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Total Cost | £14486 (GBP 14486) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | £44645 (GBP 44645) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK honors degree, or equivalent in a related field from a recognized institution.
- Students complete a master's degree from a recognized university.
- Students should have a degree in psychology, neuroscience or in another related subject (for example, physiology, sociology, linguistics, computer science, or engineering).
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized university.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
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Career and Placement after Course
The job opportunities after the courses are:
- Psychologist
- Psychotherapist
- Educational psychologist, etc.
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 5,886/Yr$5,886 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per student£ 5,624/Yr$5,624 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student£ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific |
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