PhD in Psychology & Behavioral Sciences in United Kingdom
There are 5 phd Psychology & Behavioral Sciences programmes for international students across 3 universities in United Kingdom. Tuition ranges from €33k to €39k. Browse the full list below, compare entry requirements, and explore scholarships to fund your studies.
Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy Top-up)
This top-up programme is designed for individuals who have already completed Stage 1 training and hold a BPS-accredited Masters in Criminological, Forensic, or Investigative Psychology. It allows you to complete Stage 2 of your training to become a chartered and registered forensic psychologist. The course is jointly delivered by the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology (CFFP) within the School of Medicine and the Institute of Mental Health. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for Chartered Psychology status with the British Psychological Society (BPS), registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist, and full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology. During the programme, you will engage in practical experience through placements in forensic environments across the UK and Ireland, working with victims and offenders in various settings. You will also attend two weeks of block teaching at the University of Nottingham each year, typically in October and January.
Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
This Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology program at the University of Hertfordshire focuses on training psychologists with a strong commitment to inclusion, collaboration, and equity. It adopts a social constructionist perspective, emphasizing that individuals are experts in their own lives and that mental health support should be flexible and responsive to diverse contexts. The program takes a critical approach, examining the socio-political influences on mental health and deconstructing the underlying ideologies of mainstream therapy models and service design. It actively works to dismantle oppressive systems and promote anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices, integrating cultural humility throughout the training. The teaching staff are described as friendly and supportive, fostering a collaborative environment to help trainees develop into unique and highly competent clinical psychologists who can integrate their personal values with professional development.
Psychology (Applied Educational Psychology Doctorate) DAppEdPsy
This Doctorate in Applied Educational Psychology (DAppEdPsy) is designed to prepare you for a professional career as an educational psychologist. The program emphasizes the crucial link between psychological theory and practical application. Delivered by the School of Psychology, which has over 50 years of expertise in this field, you will have opportunities to interact with leading practitioners and researchers. We maintain strong collaborations with professional educational psychologists working in local authorities and various other settings. The course promotes inclusive principles and practices, aiming to develop you into an effective consultant, systems analyst, and problem-solver with a scientist-practitioner mindset. Your learning will encompass academic taught modules, professional fieldwork placements, and a significant research project.
Frequently asked questions
How many Psychology & Behavioral Sciences programmes are there in United Kingdom?
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5 across 3 universities, listed on this page.
Can international students apply?
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Yes — these programmes admit international students; check each programme's entry requirements and language of instruction.