PhD in Psychology

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

EU:

10%

UK:

60%

Others:

5%

Africa:

5%

Asia:

15%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Job Placement

98%

Top recruiters

Boston Consulting Group

Accenture

KPMG

EY

PwC

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$15,200 / year

Overall Cost

$30,200 / year

FAQs

• Are there funding or studentship opportunities?
  
  The School of Health and Psychological Sciences offers several funded PhD studentships, including school-funded and university-funded options. These may cover tuition (at the home rate), provide a maintenance grant (currently £21,237 per annum), and include research expenses. Some studentships are open to UK, EU, and international students, but overseas students must pay the difference between home and overseas fees.
• What research areas and facilities are available?
  
  City offers supervision in areas such as cognitive neuroscience, decision making, behavioural economics, and social neuroscience. Facilities include EEG labs, TMS labs, a baby laboratory, behavioural labs with eye-trackers, psychophysiological suites, and a psychometrics test library.
• What is the duration and structure of the PhD Psychology programme?
  
  The PhD can be completed in 2 to 4 years full-time. The first year focuses on developing research questions and literature review, with subsequent years dedicated to empirical work, advanced training, and thesis writing. All students initially register for an MPhil and must pass a formal review to progress to PhD status.
• What are the entry requirements for the PhD in Psychology at City, University of London?
  
  Applicants should have a strong academic record, typically with at least an upper second-class (2:1) undergraduate degree or equivalent, and good research methodological skills demonstrated through relevant research experience and/or a master’s degree with at least a merit (or equivalent). International applicants must also meet English language requirements, usually an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with a minimum of 7.0 in writing, though some sources mention 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0.