Psychology PhD

Newcastle University

Our MPhil and PhD Psychology specialises in many research areas of psychology. We accept both funded and self-funded students.Newcastle University has a world-class reputation and leading researchers and clinicians working in the field of psychology. With our new facilities we are well placed to offer psychology research opportunities of the highest standard. We accept both funded and self-funded students.Our Psychology MPhil and PhD are based within the Faculty of Medical Sciences. The programme is delivered in the School of Psychology and the relevant Research Institutes for:BiosciencesPopulation Health SciencesTranslational and Clinical ResearchBehaviour and evolutionWe carry out studies of animal and human behaviour including:evolutionary psychology of mate choiceattractiveness and co-operationevolutionary approaches to personalityVisual perception and human cognitionOur research includes:perception of natural scenespsychophysics and attentionvisual social cognition and face processingadvertising and consumer behaviourDevelopment psychologyYou'll focus on how different cognitive skills develop in children. You'll explore memory systems to learning in school. We have strengths in developmental disorders like Autistic Spectrum Disorder.Forensic psychologyOur research includes:investigative interviewing of victimswitnesses and suspected offenders of crime, including eye-witness testimonysexual offending, including historical allegations of sexual abusecommunication in legal contexts

School of Psychology