PhD Psychology

OverviewThe Department of Psychological Sciences conducts world-leading research on mind, brain and behaviour. We currently have over 100 staff, with expertise in experimental, applied and clinical domains. Research in the department is concentrated around a number of research groups, some of which represent the largest concentration of expertise in the UK.Our research interestsWe welcome research proposals that match those of our researchers. The department has research groups with concentrations of expertise in the following areas:AddictionAppetite and obesityForensic & Investigative PsychologyLanguage, Cognition and ExpertiseMental HealthPerceptionPerinatal, infant and child mental healthPsychology of Healthcare.Research themesOur research themes include:Health-related behavioursLanguageLearning and expertisePerceptionMental health.