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Postgraduate research opportunities in Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

Excellent research opportunities await at the School of Psychology, enabling you to work at the forefront of developments with leading experts.

  • Study full or part-time over two to seven years
  • Choose from a wide range of subject areas (see Details tab for more information)
  • Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Faculty known for its internationally-acclaimed research
  • Explore scholarship opportunities
  • Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
  • Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections
The programme route you undertake will depend on your qualifications and experience. You will be allocated up to four supervisors, including a Lead Supervisor who will work with you throughout your studies and provide you with appropriate levels of support and guidance. Throughout your studies, you will also have the support of LJMU’s Doctoral Academy which offers expert advice and guidance to those enrolled on MPhil and PhD programmes.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic. Final examination for the PhD is by thesis and oral examination. To gain a PhD you are expected to show mastery of a special field and to have made an original personal contribution to the understanding of a problem, the advancement of knowledge, or the generation of new ideas. Examiners will expect you to be at the forefront of understanding in your chosen topic. If you are studying for an MPhil you may be able to progress to a PhD, via written and oral assessments in Year 2 (for full-time students) or Year 3 (for part-time students).

Entry requirements

-(for an MPhil): a minimum of a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject Additional information: -The applications of those with alternative qualifications will be considered on merit -Appropriate research and previous experience will be taken into account -IELTS 6.5 minimum 5.5 in each component) -RPL is accepted on this programme

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees for this programme are to be confirmed.
Postgraduate research opportunities in Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS