Information regarding our 2022/23 admissions cycle
Our updated course listings for the 2022/23 postgraduate admissions cycle will be published at the beginning of October. Applications for 2022 entry will be available shortly after this. Check our how to apply pages for updates.
PhD/MPhil Health Psychology / Application and selection
Year of entry: 2021
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online well in advance of your anticipated start date (6 weeks for Home, 12 weeks for overseas including EU). We cannot accept late applications without prior agreement via the Doctoral Academy.
Application deadlines
Home applicants:
September entry - apply by 15 July
January entry - apply by 15 November
April entry - apply by 15 February
Overseas (including EU nationals) applicants:
September entry - apply by 1 st week of June
January entry - apply by 1 st week of October
April entry - apply by 1 st week of January
Advice to applicants
In addition to the formal online application, candidates should send all supporting documents (CV, transcripts, certificates, confirmation of funding, English language ability (if applicable), references and a personal statement).
Applicants will need to write an outline of their proposed research study to attach to their application (1,000 words maximum).
The proposal forms a very important part of your application and, if the applicant is eligible, will be used in any decision process associated with funding your research.
Further advice on the application can be obtained by contacting the Admissions team directly.
Candidates are encouraged to both identify and contact a suitable academic supervisor prior to applying. Help in establishing a suitable supervisor is available from the Admissions Team if required.
See further guidance on how to submit an application on our website .