Postgraduate Opportunities

MPhil and PhD Opportunities

Curently we can only accept applications for 2 years MPhil and 3 years PhD by research. Applications can be open-field, but we particularly welcome applications that align with current research trends and expertise within the department.

Research Overview

All members of the department are research active with a broad cross-section of interests in theoretical and applied fields using a range of research methods. The department has particular strengths in the area of psychology applied to health and medicine and in fostering interdisciplinary research. Current staff have particular interest in: psycho-oncology; exercise and health psychology; psycholinguistics; language and thinking; group processes and social identity; music psychology; qualitative research methods.

Current Research Highlights and Facilities

The department’s rapid growth is being supported by considerable financial investment by the University and soon the Department will be relocated to newly refurbished premises on the main campus. The Department will share the building with the Education Department and will be located on the ground and first floors of the building. The new Psychology Department will be equipped with state of the art teaching and research facilities which will include laboratory space, dedicated computer workrooms and a psychology specific student learning centre. The research suite will also provide a sensory deprivation chamber, eye tracker and EEG facilities and interview rooms for qualitative research. From September, Psychology’s new premises and facilities will see a significant advance in its ability to offer a more extensive range of PhD opportunities that will complement, build upon, and strengthen the current research and postgraduate environment.

To find out more about studying and living in Aberystwyth, or to make an enquiry please visit postgraduate admissions.