Psychology PhD

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Research doctorate in Psychology. Full-time up to 4 years (36 months typical); part-time available. Multiple intakes: September and January. Three research theme areas: (1) Cognition, Brain and Behaviour, developmental changes, language, social cognition, memory, motor control, dementia, stroke; incorporates robotics and virtual reality; (2) Lifespan Health and Wellbeing, health promotion, healthy ageing, mental health across development; (3) Work, Society and Environment, workplace behaviour, environmental risk assessment, performance interventions. Entry: equivalent of a first or upper second class Honours undergraduate degree in psychology or related discipline. A Master's degree (dissertation mark 65%+) or relevant research experience may also be required. IELTS requirements consistent with HW Dubai PhD standard (6.5 or equivalent, no band below 6.0). Tuition AED 103,480/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 51,740/year part-time. Self-funded; competitive scholarships available for well-qualified candidates. Lead Supervisor: Gregory Fantham (Assistant Professor). Contact: Kurian Kuruvilla (Kurian.Kuruvilla@hw.ac.uk) for clarification on qualification eligibility.

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