Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- PhD / PhD by Publication - Full- and part-time options are available.
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Sep 2026 (International); Apply before Nov 2026 (National)
These are estimated deadlines. The International deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country. The National deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 98
- PTE Academic: 76
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Norwich, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology
Overview
On the Psychology PhD course from University of East Anglia, working closely with an academic supervisor gives you the support to carry out your own independent research and make your own mark.
Key facts
- We have a wealth of remarkable academics, but how do you know which team will be right for you? We suggest you look at the School's website, check out some academics and read up on some of their publications.
- We recommend that you identify at least one member of staff at UEA who might be your supervisor and that you contact them, to express your interest and discuss your research proposal. You will need to submit a research proposal of no more than 2000 words with your application.
Visit the programme website for more information
Programme structure
Courses include:
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Developmental science
- Social psychology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 98
- PTE Academic: 76
General requirements
- The minimum academic requirement for entry to a doctoral degree is a UK upper second class undergraduate honours degree and a Master's degree, or equivalent.
- If English is not your first language or you are from a country that is not on the UKVI list of English speaking countries, you may be required to provide evidence of your proficiency in the English language.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
International: 39,238 AUD / year (≈ 20,600 GBP / year)
Additional details: Overseas PhD by Publication: 10300 GBP per year
Living costs — Norwich, United Kingdom
1,160 - 1,989 AUD / month (covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities, books and groceries)
Available scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- UEA India Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime
- UEA Colombia Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based)
- UEA Japan Award — Grant 4000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Nigeria Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime
- UEA Taiwan Award — Grant 4000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Hong Kong Award — Grant 4000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime
- UEA Mexico Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Lebanon Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- UEA+Sport Team Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Turkey Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Bangladesh Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Anytime (Merit-based)
- UEA Brazil Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
- UEA Jordan Award — Grant 5000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (Independent provider)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD — Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant 19000 GBP — Deadline: Not specified (Merit-based)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 (Merit-based)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Grant 5000 USD — Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 (Merit-based)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Grant 10000 USD — Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 (Merit-based)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD — Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant 22500 GBP — Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant Various benefits — Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD — Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD — Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship — Grant 5000 USD — Deadline: Not specified