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Programme Leader:   Sebastian Suggate

The PhD in Psychology in Education is available to be studied in 3 modes: part-time, full-time, and  distance learning . 

In order to apply for a PhD place, we ask that you first submit an application form.  We cannot accept a CV or any other documentation in place of a formal application.  When you apply for a PhD place, you must submit a research proposal about 1,500 words in length. More information about the PhD application and admissions process can be found on the How to apply and FAQ  pages . Apply now for the PhD in Psychology in Education Apply now for the PhD in Psychology in Education (Distance Learning)

The PhD in Psychology in Education is designed to enhance specialised knowledge through academic study and research.

The programme aims to enable students to gain a solid grounding in research methodology, and to successfully carry out a substantial piece of academic research.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have a good honours degree or a master's degree (MA, MSc or MEd) in a relevant discipline although candidates with other evidence of ability to succeed at PhD level will also be considered.

If English is not your first language, we do expect you to be able to demonstrate a high level of proficiency.  The minimum requirement for PhD in Psychology in Education is IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.  For further information please see  English language requirements .

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Project & activities

During your PhD appointment, which typically lasts three to four years, your primary focus will be conducting research for your doctoral dissertation. However, we also encourage you to engage in other activities such as taking courses offered by the PhD Training Programme, teaching undergraduate courses in the Departments of Social Sciences, and actively participating in the research community, both within PsyRes and at national and international levels.

Close-knit community

As a PhD student at PsyRes, you will be part of a vibrant community that values your growth and development. We offer coaching, training, and a strong PhD Community to support you throughout your doctoral journey. We encourage our students to publish their research early in their careers, enhancing their academic profiles and fostering their future career prospects.

Programme Groups

You will be assigned to a programme group where you will conduct your research and be immersed in a supportive and collaborative environment. We are excited about newly interest in pursuing a PhD at the University of Amsterdam and look forward to welcoming postgraduate students to our dynamic academic community at PsyRes.

The Brain and Cognition programme aims to gain understanding of cognitive phenomena based on neurobiological principles, and has a focus on using cognitive research to understand clinical phenomena and to develop assessment tools or interventions for specific patient groups. The focus is thus on both typical and atypical brain functioning and cognition. The group has a relatively large number of PhD students and therefore there is ample possibility for interaction with other PhD students, both for research purposes (e.g. asking questions about methods or complicated analysis) as well as for social purposes. Interaction with other members of the program group, i.e. post docs and staff members, is actively encouraged through weekly program group meetings in which plenary talks are given by members of the group from all levels.

There is a strong research-oriented atmosphere and new experimental projects are generally discussed in smaller group settings to foster discussion and collaboration. PhD students are supervised by at least two staff members (promotor and co-promotor) and often part of the Amsterdam Graduate Network, a network organization with PhD students from both the UvA and the VU (in case the PhD project is mostly on the nature of human cognition and its neural basis) by a graduate school of choice (in case the PhD project is in the domain of clinical neuropsychology).

Should you have any questions about pursuing a PhD in the Brain and Cognition group, please click on the link below.

PhD students in Clinical Psychology are always supervised by at least two staff members (promotor and co-promotor) and participate in the teaching programme of the School of Experimental Psychopathology (EPP).

Individual studies of PhD students are generally discussed in small group settings. In these meetings, not only their own studies are discussed, but also major articles in the field. Further, PhD students are encouraged to present their work on international conferences.

Should you have any questions about pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology, please click on the link below.

The research group consists tenured staff and about 50% PhD students and postdocs. PhD students are supervised by at least two staff members and become a member of a lab group in which research is discussed in a constructive atmosphere. The interaction between PhD students and other staff is encouraged actively which results in considerable cross-fertilization between several themes of the program.

PhD students and their supervisors prepare a training program at the start of the PhD project, which includes taking courses, for example those offered by research schools like EPP or IOPS. Although PhD students are recruited on the basis of a research proposal, students are encouraged actively to make an independent contribution, especially during the final stages of the project. The progress made by PhD students and postdocs is continuously monitored by their supervisors, and on a yearly basis by the research institute.

Should you have any questions about pursuing a PhD in Developmental Psychology, please click on the link below.

Many topics are initiated by PhD students, who fulfill an important role in our research culture. Fortunately, in the last years the number of PhD students increased due to NWO funding. Generally, PhD students are supervised by at least two staff members.

Each month plenary talks are held. The objective of the internal collaboration is to increase the quality and productivity of the group and to improve the unity of the research. Finally, PhD students participate in activities organised by the  Interuniversity Graduate School of Psychometrics and Sociometrics (IOPS) , the institute for the advanced dissertation training in psychometrics and sociometrics.

Should you have any questions about pursuing a PhD in Psychological Methods, please click on the link below.

The Social Psychology research group has a relatively large group of PhD students, which generates a research-oriented atmosphere. Individual experiments are generally discussed in small group settings; these discussions focus on design and measurement issues.

PhD’s are always supervised by at least two staff members and are encouraged to participate in the summer school of the European Association of Experimental Social Psychology (EAESP), and to present their work not only at international conferences but also in smaller scale, more informal, meetings such as those of ESCON (European Social Cognition Network) or CERE (Consortium of European Researchers on Emotions); and in incidental small group meetings sponsored by the EAESP (European Association of Experimental Social Psychology.

Should you have any questions about pursuing a PhD in Social Psychology, please click on the link below.

PhD students in Work and Organizational Psychology work in a cooperative, research-oriented environment and are specializing on various topics in W&O psychology. PhD-students in our group are always supervised by at least two staff members (promotor and co-promotor), with whom PhD-students together actively discuss research ideas and papers. PhD-students also participate in the Work and Organizational Psychology teaching programme in the Bachelor and Master.

Individual studies and papers of PhD students are often discussed in our monthly research meetings with a large section of the programma group. Further, PhD students are encouraged to present their work on international conferences. Finally, they become a member of the Dutch research school Kurt Lewin Institute (KLI), where they follow courses and meet PhD-students (and faculty) from all over the Netherlands.

Should you have any questions about pursuing a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology, please click on the link below.

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Applying to the Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology Programme at UCL

Entry requirements and information for european union (eu) and overseas candidates.

The following webpage gives information about applying to the DECPsy Programme as an international student. It offers guidance on our shortlisting requirements as well as specifics on our placement arrangements, fees and how to apply. Please read it carefully - further information about the programme can be found on the DECPsy homepage .

• Good honours degree in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.

A first degree in psychology at 2:1 (or equivalent) or above is required to demonstrate that applicants possess the academic competencies required for doctoral level study. For undergraduate degrees give the class (first, upper second etc.) and the year awarded. If this information is missing your application will not be considered. For postgraduate qualifications give information about awards with merit or distinction where applicable and the year awarded, or tbc where not yet complete. The title of the qualification that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership must be accurately entered in the first part of this section, as applications will be rejected if there is no exact match with approved programmes listed on the BPS website . If you have an overseas qualification that has been approved by the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership please provide supporting details (e.g. BPS membership number) as evidence.

• Experience of work with children in education, child care or community settings.

A minimum of one year's full-time equivalent (35 hours per week) work experience is required, 9 months of which must have been completed by the closing date for applications. You need to give the month and year in which any period of work started and finished and state how many full week equivalents were completed in the period, e.g. full time for 3 months would be 12 weeks, half-time for 3 months would be 6 weeks. You should give a clear description of what the work entailed and what your responsibilities were. See our work experience section for further, detailed, guidance on work experience.

• A good command of written and spoken English

This is essential and is assessed both at initial application and (in detail) through activities undertaken in the interview process. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit with their application recent evidence that their spoken and written command of English is of the required standard. The only acceptable English qualification for this programme is the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Version. An overall grade of at least 8.0, with a minimum of 8.0 in each of the sub tests, is required. This is equivalent to Level 5 proficiency within UCL’s English language requirements for graduate study: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/english-language-requirements

Different applicants may be more or less successful in learning from similar work opportunities and in communicating the relevance of their experience in a convincing manner. It is important that ALL applicants present clear arguments in their personal statement for the appropriateness and relevance of their experience. We suggest that you specifically address each of the following points so they directly link to our shortlisting criteria:

• Knowledge of psychological theory and research on children's development and learning and the ability to apply it to school and other practice contexts. It is better to focus on one or two clear and reflective examples where you have information from a specific recent research article and can describe convincingly how you applied it in your work, than to make vague references, e.g. to 'using behaviourist principles' or 'drawing on Piaget's work'.
• Detailed understanding of the role of educational psychologists, the different levels at which they work and changing contexts of practice. You need to show that you have detailed knowledge about the range of work educational psychologists do, obtained from a variety of credible sources, and that your commitment to the profession is sufficiently strong that you can be relied upon to invest the effort needed to complete a challenging and intensive 3 year training programme. In addition to reading relevant publications from the BPS and other sources, applicants often contact Educational Psychology Services in the area in which they live to seek opportunities to talk to an educational psychologist.
• Ability to identify skills/ knowledge especially relevant to training as an educational psychologist, and to explain their relevance. These may have been developed through professional, voluntary or personal experience but you need to able to provide a clear description of the skills involved and a logical explanation of their relevance to training as an educational psychologist. These may include multi-agency/team working skills in working with peers and colleagues, ability to speak a community language, knowledge of communities under-represented in the profession, and so on.
• Clear, concise and coherent written communication skills. This will be judged from your personal statement and will include consideration of spelling, grammar and punctuation as well as clarity of expression and coherence of argument.

Placements For all trainees, the first year of training is primarily based within the University, with placements provided in linked Local Authorities and supervised by UCL Practice Tutors. These Educational Psychology Services are located in inner and outer London, both north and south. A small group of trainees will be placed in each service, with placements allocated in order to minimise travel time as far as possible.

In years 2 and 3 the majority of overseas or EU trainee undertake an unpaid placement in a UK Educational Psychology Service, supervised by one of the UCL course tutors.*

• £23,186 per annum

*In exceptional circumstances, overseas trainees organise a placement of 260 days (approximately 3 days per week) for years 2 and 3 in their home country. The placement will need to be arranged with a supervisor who is eligible for Chartered Educational Psychology status with the British Psychological Society (or equivalent with the Psychological Society of your home country).

Please note that September 2023 entry is now closed and we are no longer accepting applications.

Please click here to view our overseas application form

Please email your completed application and supporting documentation to [email protected]

Please note that interviews can be arranged in person or via Zoom for overseas applicants. All references should be received directly from the referee themselves, by email to the above address.

Student Experience

Hear a recent overseas graduate speak about her experiences on the programme:

Lacretia, graduate from Singapore

View further information about the programme on our homepage.

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Educational Psychology integrates quite different areas such as experimental psychological research, pedagogical practice, and educational science. In general, Educational Psychology refers to individuals' behavior and experience in educational situations. More specifically, Educational Psychology strives to describe and explain processes of instruction and learning both within and outside of educational institutions. Whereas the school context has been the central focus of Educational Psychology for decades, the scope of research topics has been considerably expanded in recent years. Relatively "new" areas of Educational Psychology are, for example, vocational training, family research, learning in higher education, and multi-media learning. Moreover, Educational Psychology has developed an impressive multitude of training programs to foster, for example, motivation to learn, self-regulation of learning, and cognitive abilities. Graduates with a focus on Educational Psychology mainly choose to work as school psychologists, educational counselors, or scientific researchers. In addition, they are involved in various areas related to counseling and vocational training.

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School of Educational Sciences and Psychology

The School of Educational Sciences and Psychology combines the competences of adult education, education, special education, psychology and counselling. Each of our study programmes provides skills for doing human-centric, important and valuable work. 

Our school is an important social expert, operator and developer regionally, nationally and internationally.   

Peer-reviewed publications (2023)

Bachelor's degrees issued (2023), master's degrees issued (2023).

We do research in education, learning environments, learning, well-being, need for special support, technological solutions, evaluation, counselling, life course and health-related psychology. 

Our research is multidisciplinary and it has a strong connection to and impact on the surrounding society and current phenomena. Our research objectives are closely related to developing and supporting learning, childhood education and care, education and working life.  

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Education and adult education, theme 1. learning society and civilized citizenship  .

Question: How do adult learning, “Sivistys” and active citizenship develop over time, locally and globally?

Searching for answers: The theme explores the Finnish learning society and its change as part of international developments from the perspectives of sociology of education and adult education. The areas of interest are the conditions, processes and outcomes of changes in education, learning, citizenship and liberal adult education. The research asks how citizenship is created, how it is cultivated at different stages of the life course, and how increasing immigration and globalization are reflected in it.  

Questions and answers: Jyri Manninen, Juha Kauppila

Collaborators: Freedom and responsibility of liberal adult education, Association of the Finnish Study Centres, Kansalaisfoorumi  

Theme 2. Work and learning in diverse environments  

Question: How do adults' competences, learning, well-being and work careers develop over time and how to create  innovative work communities through them? 

Searching for answers: In this theme, multimethodological research is carried out on workplace learning, competences, well-being, careers of adults and the development of organizations. The research examines public and private sector employees in the context of changing and differentiated organizations. The issues of bullying and harassment in work communities are also studied, especially from the perspective of teachers and their work motivation.  

Questioners and respondents:  Soila Lemmetty, Matti Meriläinen, Sonja Kosunen, Heidi Huilla, Alina Inkinen, Sara Juvonen, Marika Pylkkö, Lotta Saariluoma

Collaborators: JOTPA, Polamk, SLATE (University of Bergen), ENI (University of Stuttgart), SURE  

Theme 3. Young people and inequality

Question: How is the inclusion and inequality of children, young people and young adults constructed in society and its institutions? The theme analyzes issues of power relations, equality and equity in education  in the research fields of sociology of education, economics, political research, philosophy and critical pedagogy. The research grasps the questions of how agency, identity and moral orders are promoted, exchanged and contested in the sensitive phase of life. The focus is on an intersectional analysis of social class, gender and various minority positions in education policies and practices. 

Questioners and respondents: Sonja Kosunen, Ari Sivenius, Heli Mutanen, Salla Myyry, Heidi Huilla, Alina Inkinen, Saara Juvonen 

Collaborators: The Finnish Youth Research Society, SURE  

Theme 4. Global education and sustainable futures

Question: How to build sustainable futures with learning and education? Searching for answers: The theme critically examines learning, pedagogy and educational practices from the perspective of global citizenship, global justice and sustainable futures. The focus of research is socio-cultural and socio-political. Questions about global crises are approached from  from ecological and social justice perspectives. Research can be carried out in formal, non-formal and informal environments and across them.  

Questioners and respondents: Antti Rajala, Juha Kauppila, Erja Laakkonen 

Partners: Fee Suomi, Fingo, Gerif Network, UC Links (University of California).

Theme 5. The university as a pedagogically developing community 

Question:  What are high-quality learning and teaching at the universities and universities of applied sciences?

The theme includes multidisciplinary research on higher education students' learning, generic skills, regulation of learning, engagement, and educational transitions. Research also focuses on the assessment of learning and competencies, and the development of teaching, learning environments, and pedagogical practices. Research on this theme utilizes a multi-method approach and it focuses on various disciplines. The findings of research will be used in the development of higher education and university pedagogical training.

Questioners and respondents: Heidi Hyytinen, Päivi Atjonen, Jyri Manninen, Sanna Väisänen, Antti Ronkainen, Sirkku Lähdesmäki

Collaborators: UEF DIGS, UEF faculties and other units, KAARO network, Finnish Institute for Educational Research (University of Jyväskylä), HYPE (University of Helsinki), Council for Aid to Education 

Below you can find the research staff organized by the position, the head of the academic subject being the first one.

Jyri Manninen

School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, Philosophical Faculty

jyri.​manninen​@uef.fi

+358503815359

Sonja Kosunen

sonja.​kosunen​@uef.fi

+358504785480

Heidi Hyytinen

heidi.​hyytinen​@uef.fi

+358504627870

Päivi Atjonen

Professor, emerita.

paivi.​atjonen​@uef.fi

Antti Rajala

Senior researcher.

antti.​rajala​@uef.fi

+358504620607

Soila Lemmetty

Postdoctoral researcher.

soila.​lemmetty​@uef.fi

+358504713933

Heidi Vartiainen Huilla

heidi.​huilla​@uef.fi

+358505742786

Juha Kauppila

University lecturer.

juha.​kauppila​@uef.fi

+358504422579

Erja Laakkonen

erja.​laakkonen​@uef.fi

+358503070585

Sirkku Lähdesmäki

sirkku.​lahdesmaki​@uef.fi

+358504491438

Matti Meriläinen

matti.​merilainen​@uef.fi

+358504422963

Ari Sivenius

ari.​sivenius​@uef.fi

+358504422641

Sanna-Marika Väisänen

sanna.​m.​vaisanen​@uef.fi

+358504362264

Heli Mutanen

heli.​mutanen​@uef.fi

+358505931403

Antti Ronkainen

University teacher.

antti.​ronkainen​@uef.fi

+358504157987

Varpu Tissari

varpu.​tissari​@uef.fi

+358504710319

Salla Myyry

Grant-funded researcher.

salla.​myyry​@uef.fi

Alina Inkinen

Project researcher.

alina.​inkinen​@uef.fi

+358503063157

Sara Juvonen

sara.​juvonen​@uef.fi

+358503028610

Marika Pylkkö

marika.​pylkko​@uef.fi

+358504383994

Special education

Research in UEF special education is focused on learning, teaching, well-being and inclusion of people of different ages. We also study specific learning challenges and forms of support. Our research contexts include early childhood, primary, secondary, and tertiary education, as well as adult and older people's learning and teaching. The strengths in research approaches include intervention research, conversation analytic research, learning analytic research, participatory research, longitudinal research, eye movement research and visual methods research. Our research is used for national policy making and teacher training development. The scientific discipline of special education is a major subject for the students in special education teacher training.

Research, research collaboration, and dissertation supervision

• Autism spectrum: Professor Eija Kärnä , Postdoctoral Researcher Anniina Kämäräinen , University Lecturer Virpi Vellonen , Senior Researcher (Docent) Kwok Ng
• Digitalization in teaching and learning: Professor Eija Kärnä , Professor Erkko Sointu , Assistant Professor (tenure track) Kaisa Pihlainen , Senior Researcher (Docent) Kwok Ng , University Lecturer Virpi Vellonen .
• Prevention, participation, and learning: Assistant Professor (tenure track) Kaisa Pihlainen
• Learning for older people and digital literacy support: Professor Eija Kärnä , Assistant Professor (tenure track) Kaisa Pihlainen
• Inclusive education: Professor Eija Kärnä , Professor Hannu Savolainen , Assistant Professor (tenure track) Kaisa Pihlainen , Senior University Lecturer Aino Äikäs , University Lecturer Anne Karhu , Senior Researcher (Docent) Kwok Ng , Postdoctoral Researcher Anniina Kämäräinen .
• Language difficulties, supporting speech, communication and interaction: Professor (emerita) Leena Holopainen , University Lecturer Virpi Vellonen
• Supporting schoolwork at home and home-school collaboration: Professor Jaana Viljaranta , Professor Erkko Sointu
• Behavioral support: Professor Hannu Savolainen ,, Professor Erkko Sointu , University Lecturer (Docent) Kristiina Lappalainen , University Lecturer Anne Karhu , Lecturer Pirjo Savolainen
• Supporting the well-being of student teachers: Assistant Professor (tenure track) Kaisa Pihlainen , University Lecturer Virpi Vellonen
• Teachers' self-efficacy in inclusive education: Professor Hannu Savolainen , Senior Researcher (Docent) Kwok Ng  
• Development of teaching methods and support for learning in higher education: Professor Erkko Sointu , Senior University Lecturer Aino Äikäs , University Lecturer Virpi Vellonen
• Learning motivation research: Professor Jaana Viljaranta
• Health promotion and adapted physical activity: Senior Researcher (Docent) Kwok Ng
• Support planning and documentation: University Researcher Noora Heiskanen
• Need for support, school and life course: University Lecturer (Docent) Kristiina Lappalainen , University Lecturer Katariina Waltzer
• Significant support and interprofessional collaboration: Senior University Lecturer Aino Äikäs  
• Early childhood special education: University Researcher Noora Heiskanen , University Researcher Anu Kuukka , University Lecturer Marja Syrjämäki
• Social interaction in inclusive environments: Postdoctoral researcher Anniina Kämäräinen  

Katariina Waltzer

katariina.​waltzer​@uef.fi

+358504424407

eija.​karna​@uef.fi

+358505662404

Hannu Savolainen

hannu.​savolainen​@uef.fi

+358504786153

Erkko Sointu

erkko.​sointu​@uef.fi

+358505604461

Jaana Viljaranta

jaana.​viljaranta​@uef.fi

+358503256093

Kaisa Pihlainen

Assistant professor.

kaisa.​pihlainen​@uef.fi

+358505973505

Senior University Lecturer

aino.​aikas​@uef.fi

+358504422632

Noora Heiskanen

noora.​heiskanen​@uef.fi

+358504130458

anu.​kuukka​@uef.fi

+358503496370

Visiting Researcher

kwok.​ng​@uef.fi

anne.​karhu​@uef.fi

+358505733942

Anniina Kämäräinen

anniina.​kamarainen​@uef.fi

+358503056164

Kristiina Lappalainen

Head of School

kristiina.​lappalainen​@uef.fi

+358504307109

Virpi Vellonen

virpi.​vellonen​@uef.fi

+358503805621

Marja Syrjämäki

marja.​syrjamaki​@uef.fi

+358504338391

Pirjo Savolainen

pirjo.​savolainen​@uef.fi

+358505731589

Lotta Aavikko

lotta.​aavikko​@uef.fi

+358504492959

Enni Herttuainen

Yliopisto-opettaja

enni.​herttuainen​@uef.fi

+358505767625

Minna Ikävalko

Doctoral researcher.

minna.​ikavalko​@uef.fi

+358504726136

Minna Kamppuri

minna.​kamppuri​@uef.fi

+358505706132

Anne Karttunen

anne.​karttunen​@uef.fi

+358504542119

Laura Liukko

laura.​liukko​@uef.fi

Jenna Niemi

jenna.​niemi​@uef.fi

+358503061873

Mirva Poikola

mirva.​poikola​@uef.fi

+358505627998

Katja Dindar

katja.​dindar​@uef.fi

Anni Kilpiä

anni.​kilpia​@uef.fi

+358503101606

Research on guidance 

Is guidance an individual support, control or a critical force in society? How does guidance affect the agency of the individual, group or community? How is guidance structured as a professional activity? How do societal structures limit or enable individual agency in educational and work institutions? 

Our research is characterised by an interest in the intersections of individual meanings and social structures, and in theoretical perspectives that address this interface. The social justice approach in educational and career guidance is an important frame of reference for us, and we are looking for ways to implement it in concrete guidance practices. Guidance is an interdisciplinary field, and our research draws on educational science, adult education and sociology. 

Our research priorities 

Interactional guidance study using ethnomethodological conversation analysis. We investigate the core phenomena of multimodal guidance interaction (e.g., shared goal setting, building alliance, managing emotions) and their relation to institutional goals of guidance and ideals of guidance such as agency and competence. 

Studying guidance and guidance competences as social activity and examining the conditions for successful guidance in different institutional contexts (guidance in educational institutions, employment services and work-based learning support). A central perspective is the construction of the agency of the student/client. We will also look at the development of expertise and professional agency in different working communities practising guidance professions and using guidance methods. An important perspective is the institutional tensions in guidance, and the possibilities for learning and transformation stimulated by these tensions. We use participatory research methodologies, among others. 

The importance of social differences and relationships for an individual's agency, horizon for action and career adaptability. We study these in primary, secondary and tertiary education. One focus is on intersectionality and anti-racism in career guidance. Our research also focuses on how ideals and norms are structured as experiential and cultural phenomena and how they define the boundary conditions of individual existence. For example, we look at the demand for sociality from the perspective of those who feel shy and at the ideals that university teachers attach to their students. As methodological approaches, we use both quantitative and qualitative methods (including ethnography, content analysis and narrative-discursive methodologies). 

Research cooperation and dissertation supervision

Professor Sanna Vehviläinen coordinates postgraduate studies in the field of counselling.

• If you are interested in guidance interaction, the structuring of guidance as a purposeful activity, and the competence and professional agency of guidance practitioners, please contact Professor Sanna Vehviläinen.
• If you are interested in social differences (e.g. ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, age) and inequalities in career guidance and educational and/or labour market transitions, please contact Senior University Lecturer Anne-Mari Souto . 
• If you are interested in guidance interactions and conversation analysis of recorded data (for example, on emotion regulation or changes in the agency of the student), please contact Liisa Voutilainen , University Researcher. 
• If you are interested in topics related to professional growth and development (growing as a guidance practitioner, emotional conversations as part of professional growth, well-being and coping at work) and research on group phenomena, please contact Ulla Nuutinen .

Sanna Vehviläinen

Deputy Head of School

sanna.​vehvilainen​@uef.fi

+358469207873

Anne-Mari Souto

anne-​mari.​souto​@uef.fi

+358504305524

Ulla Nuutinen

ulla.​nuutinen​@uef.fi

+358503306959

Liisa Voutilainen

liisa.​voutilainen​@uef.fi

+358504731401

Sirja Möttönen

sirja.​mottonen​@uef.fi

+358509114215

Päivi Rosenius

paivi.​rosenius​@uef.fi

+358503591434

Merja Tamminen

merja.​tamminen​@uef.fi

+358503675223

Päivi Häkkinen

paivi.​hakkinen​@uef.fi

+358503240816

Maija Mustonen

Language Centre

maija.​mustonen​@uef.fi

+358504717626

Hanna Nuutinen

hanna.​nuutinen​@uef.fi

+358505262628

Heli Pesonen

heli.​pesonen​@uef.fi

+358505263910

Jussi-Pekka Semi

jussi.​semi​@uef.fi

+358469227375

Hanna Lonka

hanna.​lonka​@uef.fi

+358504522527

Kirsi Autio

kirsi.​autio​@uef.fi

Multidisciplinary quantitative and qualitative research

Our research is multidisciplinary. We approach psychological phenomena from the perspectives of society and culture, life course, children and families, school and education, work, professions, and climate change. Research focuses on health, education, work and organisations, and forensic psychology.

We use a wide range of research methods. Our critical psychology research group utilises narrative and discursive methods to explore issues such as life courses, understandings of health and illness with their cultural connotations, and ideals of education and work and their meaning for people. The qualitative strand also includes our research on, for example, perceptions of psychologists and their professional practices.

We conduct register research, systematic reviews and meta-analyses to provide a comprehensive and reliable overview of findings from large datasets and individual studies. We use our quantitative research expertise to look at well-being at work and work ability, as well as depression and recovery. In the area of health psychology, we study the well-being of students and teachers in different countries and the well-being and work capacity of employees in a changing workplace. Our health psychology research also includes themes from positive psychology, such as empowerment, recovery from work and supporting well-being at work. In the area of forensic psychology, our research focuses on crimes against children, both from the perspective of children and offenders.

Research co-operation and dissertation supervision

• If you are interested in mental health and well-being research or forensic psychology, please contact Professor of Clinical Psychology Kirsi Honkalampi .
• If you are interested in occupational health psychology and health psychology issues, please contact Professor Taina Hintsa , Professor of Health Psychology.
• If you are interested in research related to critical psychology and qualitative methods, please contact Professor Katri Komulainen or University Lecturer Maija Korhonen . 
• If you are interested in research issues related to school and student life, please contact University Lecturer Matti Kuittinen or Senior Lecturer Kati Kasanen .
• If you are interested in psychological issues and mental health in working life, please contact Marianna Virtanen , Professor of Work Psychology.

Maija Korhonen

maija.​korhonen​@uef.fi

+358505626737

Taina Hintsa

2nd Vice-Dean

taina.​hintsa​@uef.fi

+358505743149

Kirsi Honkalampi

kirsi.​honkalampi​@uef.fi

+358505969854

Katri Komulainen

katri.​komulainen​@uef.fi

+358504422670

Marianna Virtanen

marianna.​virtanen​@uef.fi

+358504483445

Kati Kasanen

kati.​kasanen​@uef.fi

+358505731582

Ilona Merikanto

ilona.​merikanto​@uef.fi

Petri Karkkola

petri.​karkkola​@uef.fi

+358505680577

Matti Kuittinen

matti.​kuittinen​@uef.fi

+358504422461

Hanna-Mari Lahtinen

hanna.​lahtinen​@uef.fi

+358503428546

Suvi Virtanen

suvi.​virtanen​@uef.fi

Aleksis Aronen

aleksis.​aronen​@uef.fi

+358503472058

Iija den Herder

iija.​den.​herder​@uef.fi

+358469210506

Hanna Koivisto

hanna.​koivisto​@uef.fi

+358504327981

Hanna Multanen

hanna.​multanen​@uef.fi

+358504702930

Tuuli Paajanen

tuuli.​paajanen​@uef.fi

+358469227947

Krista Huusko

krista.​huusko​@uef.fi

+358504783124

Marika Kontturi

marika.​kontturi​@uef.fi

+358503023826

Paula Kupiainen

paula.​kupiainen​@uef.fi

Venla Okkonen

venla.​okkonen​@uef.fi

+358504336636

Our research groups and projects

Supporting University Students' Learning (SupportUNI)

SupporUNI (i.e., YOTUPE in Finnish) project aim is to investigate how university students’ learning can be supported through learning-centered...

Assessment of undergraduate students' generic skills in Finland (KAPPAS2)

KAPPAS2 investigates undergraduate and graduate students’ generic skills and the development of these skills during studies in Finnish universities...

Well-being at work in secondary teachers

This group examines well-being at work in secondary teachers in Finland.

University students' motivation and well-being during and after the COVID-19 pandemic

The aim of the project is to investigate how university students experienced their studies during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. In a survey...

Social Differences and Inequality in Education and Career Guidance

Our research team is interested in social differences and inequalities in education and career guidance. We strive both to understand the different...

Motivation, learning, and well-being (MoLeWe UEF)

Research themes Our research focuses on individual differences in and the development of motivation (e.g., goals, interest, values, expectancies)...

Climate change and health: Adapting to mental, physical and societal challenges (CHAMPS)

The CHAMPS consortium will produce new knowledge on the potential risks of climate change for physical and mental health in Finland and identify...

Social studies in Urban Education SURE

Social Studies in Urban Education (SURE) is a research unit focusing on the social phenomena embedded in urban schooling in diverse urban environments...

Developmental evaluation

The research group is interested in assessment of pupils’ learning and competence in basic education. Based on research knowledge, the group develops...

Everyone gives guidance

The aim is… 1) To clarify and conceptualize what it means that ”everyone gives guidance” at the university and how guidance is accomplished via...

Well-being at work in Hospital School Education

The HSE research project is a project to study the well-being at work of hospital school staff. The project is a collaboration between the University...

Interprofessional loearning

Our research is focused on inteprofessional learning

Knowledge to Prevent (2KNOW)

Improving EU-Wide Data Collection on Online Sexual Violence Against Children Project 2KNOW aims to support and improve national and international data...

School well-being, learning support and segregation of teachers (KOTOPE)

The project concentrates on segregation of teachers in Finland, and well-being and general support of students in early childhood education and care...

Pedagogical Tact (PeTa)

Research themes Moral and political agency as edification Exclusion and education Curriculum and discursive order Pedagogical relation, interaction...

HEART - Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage through transformative learning within community-based art

The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, adopted in 2003, underlines the invaluable role of intangible cultural...

University pedagogy research group (UEFpeda)

The research group conducts multidisciplinary research on higher education students’ learning, generic skills, regulation of learning, well-being...

PEICAS: Peer Interactions involving Children with Autism Spectrum disorder in inclusive classrooms

Children on the autism spectrum are attending school more and more often in general education classes, which both enables and challenges their social...

Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development

TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE LEARNING SOCIETY? EDUCATION AS A CONSTRUCTOR OF LIFE COURSE, IDENTITY AND CULTURE The “Lifelong Learning and Sustainable...

Partial work ability: a scoping review on the concept in Finland and in international scientific literature

The aim of the project is to collect information about partial work capacity and publish a scoping review based on systematic literature review. We...

Sino-Finnish Teacher Education and In-Service Teacher Training (SIFTED)

The Sino-Finnish Teacher Education and In-Service Teacher Training (SIFTED) project aims to co-develop and offer research-based pre-service and in...

Significant support and interprofessional collaboration collective (VAMOS)

Significant support and interprofessional collaboration collective (VAMOS) is a research collective to continue the established developmental and...

Interaction in guidance encounters

Our research group is interested in social interaction in guidance encounters – especially in student guidance, career counselling and rehabilitation...

Administrative decisions on child support in early childhood education and care

Developing International Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development

The planning of the Bachelor’s Degree Programme in Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development started around 5 years ago. The University of Eastern...

Continuous learning in working life (JATKOT)

The research group ”Continuous Learning in the Workplace (JATKOT)” views adult learning, expertise, and creativity as the foundation for the renewal...

Employee-Driven Learning and Innovation as Multi-Perspectival Phenomenon: Longitudinal Ethnographic Research from Police and Technology Work Contexts (EDLI)

Continuous learning and innovation have come strongly to the fore in working life research. Innovation typically refers to new types of methods, ideas...

Offering the basic study module of the Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development bachelor's programme (25 ECTS) as Open University studies

Offering the basic study module of the Lifelong Learning and Sustainable Development bachelor’s programme (25 ECTS) as Open University studies https:/...

Representation, lifestyles and student perception of the future in the context of the ecological change

The project is carried out within the UNITWIN network under UNESCO, and it is led by Professor Valérie Cohen-Scali (Conservatoire national des arts et...

Intensive personalized guidance counselling - work processes, encounters and pupils' agency

PI professor Sanna Vehviläinen Research team University lecturer Anne-Mari Souto Project researcher Hanna Lonka University researcher Liisa...

Child's intensive support

This research project explores effective ways to support the positive behavior and to teach the necessary social skills in early childhood education...

ImpleMendéz -Establishing Networks to Implement the Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations

Interviews conducted across the world by police and other law enforcement agencies with suspects, victims and witnesses are crucially important in...

Stressful effects of watching the war in Ukraine in university students

Group examines associations between following the war in Ukraine and different psychological factors in university students.

The School of Educational Sciences and Psychology offers degree programmes in the following disciplines: psychology, education, adult education, special education and counselling. In addition, we organise training that leads to the qualification of special education teachers, career counsellors and psychologists. Our school also offers minor subject studies in these disciplines and separate qualifying or specialisation studies to be completed after degree studies, such as the Certificate Programme for Special Education Teachers (Early Childhood Education and Care), the Certificate Programme for Special Education Teachers, Specialisation training for psychologists in health psychology, and Qualification Studies for Career Counsellors. 

Our modern learning environments, seminars, groups and online environments enable flexibility in studying. In addition, most of the study programmes include periods of practical training or on-the-job learning. 

Your choice of major subject affects your employment opportunities, which include schools, teaching, counselling and human resources management, as well as becoming a psychologist or trainer. Broad-based skills and competencies will guarantee access to a wide range of jobs.

In addition to our Bachelor's Degree Programme and Doctoral programmes taught in English (see below), we also offer a variety of degree programmes taught in Finnish. To learn more about our degree programmes, please visit  our page in Finnish . 

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Please find a comprehensive list of staff members in  UEF Connect , where you can also search people by name or key word.

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Airaksinen, Anne

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leena.​holopainen​@uef.fi

+358504072249

Professor, Emeritus

hannu.​raty​@uef.fi

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We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

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• Overall Academic IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 6.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course . The length of the course will depend on your current level of English and the requirements for your degree programme. We offer a 5-week and an 10-week pre-sessional course.

An interview is required with a member of the academic teaching team. Further information will be provide on receipt of an application.

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As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course. We will assess this from the information provided in your application or may request additional information such as a CV or attendance at an interview. Please note that some courses require applicants to meet the entry requirements outlined.

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EU, EEA and Swiss Nationals starting a course from September 2021, will no longer be eligible for Home fees. However, such nationals benefitting from Settled Status or Citizens' Rights may become eligible for Home fees as and when the UK Government confirms any new fee regulations. Further information can be found at UKCISA .

Tuition fees are subject to annual change. Fees for future years will be published in due course.

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Postgraduate loans scheme.

£10,280 to fund your Masters Programme under the Postgraduate Loans (PGL) scheme

Postgraduate Loans (PGL)

The Postgraduate Loan (PGL) provide non-means-tested loans of up to £10,906 to taught and research masters students.  It will be paid to students as a contribution towards tuition fees, living costs and other course costs. Applications are made directly through  Student Finance England  

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Whether you qualify depends on: •    if you've studied a postgraduate course before •    your course •    your age •    your nationality or residency status

Full eligibility can be found on the Government's Postgraduate Loan webpage .

Please take a look at the  Postgraduate Loans  for an overview of the new funding.

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Apply for a 50 per cent discount on your tuition fees! You can get a 50 per cent discount on course fees through a UEL Postgraduate Scholarship. The scholarship is open to full-time and part-time UK and EU students of taught postgraduate courses. *Exclusions apply.

Find out more about full eligibility criteria and how to apply .

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How we can help you

Did you know that with a postgraduate qualification, you can expect to earn more than someone who only holds an undergraduate degree?

If you want to build new skills, change career paths, or further your career prospects, a postgraduate degree can help you. Our range of scholarships and bursaries will make financing your education that much easier. Below is some of the funding available to support you in your studies:

• Alumni Discount   - up to 15% fee waiver *exclusions apply. Please see the Alumni Discount page  for information.
• Early Payment Discount  - 5% fee waiver
• Asylum Seekers scholarship   - 100% fee waiver
• Civic Engagement - £1,000
• Hardship Bursary - up to £2,000
• Sport Scholarships   - Up to £6,000

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There are a number of ways you can pay your fees to UEL

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Full information on making payments can be found  on our Finance page .

If you wish to discuss payments to the University, please contact our Income Team on 020 8223 2974 or you can email  [email protected]

Ideas for funding your postgraduate study

Below are some ideas on how to fund your postgraduate study:

•     Apply for a  Postgraduate Loan  
•     Take advantage of  UEL scholarships and bursaries
•     Ask your employer to sponsor your study
•     Study part-time so you can work at the same time (applicable to courses that have a part-time mode)
•     Look at  UK Research and Innovation funding options

The Student Money Advice and Rights Team (SMART) are here to help you navigate your finances while you're a student at the University of East London. We can give you advice, information and guidance on government and university funds so that you receive your full funding entitlement. Live chat: Click the live chat icon in the bottom left of the screen Phone: 020 8223 4444

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As part of the Tier 4 student visa requirements, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) estimate that you will need £1,265* per month to cover your living costs. It includes expenses for accommodation, food and drink, travel within London, textbooks, entertainment, clothing, toiletries and laundry. Most Tier 4 students are required to show they have sufficient funds to cover the first nine months of the course before they start - a total of £11,385 - in addition to the tuition fees. You can find more information about the specific requirements of the Tier 4 student visa. The amount that you will spend can vary depending on your lifestyle. The UKCISA International Student Calculator can help you plan and manage your money.

* Please note the Immigration Rules are subject to change and this figure is likely to be increased by UKVI year on year. Please therefore check our ISA page for more information at the time of preparing your visa application.

How to pay your fees - international students

Deposits and paying by instalments International students are required to pay a  deposit  before being issued a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). Your remaining balance will be paid in five monthly instalments over your first term. The first of these instalments must be paid when completing your enrolment on arrival at UEL. Please follow the payment instructions on our Make a Payment page . After the required payment has been made, you will be asked to complete the online International Student Reply Form to confirm your acceptance of our offer and of our terms of admittance and fee policy.

Our International team at UEL are available for advice and guidance on studying in London, fees, scholarships and visa requirements. Email:  [email protected]

Additional costs

Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. 

Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. You may prefer to, or be required to, buy your own copy of key textbooks.

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There are open-access networked computers available across the University, plus laptops available to loan. You may find it useful to have your own PC, laptop or tablet which you can use around campus and in halls of residences.

Free WiFi is available on each of our campuses.

In the majority of cases, coursework can be submitted online. There may be instances when you will be required to submit work in a printed format. Printing and photocopying costs are not included in your tuition fees.

Travel costs are not included but we do have a free intersite bus service which links the campuses and halls of residence.

For this course, you will be:

• involved in processes of making, as a means of exploration, experimentation, and understanding your practice, by using a diverse range of media and materials
• required to purchase your own copy of books, for required reading
• required to produce physical artefacts for assessment 
• able to participate in optional study visits and/or field trips

However, over and above this you may incur extra costs associated with your studies, which you will need to plan for. 

To help you budget, the information below indicates what activities and materials are not covered by your tuition fees:

• personal laptops and other personal devices 
• personal copies of books 
• optional study visits and field trips (and any associated visa costs)
• printing costs
• your own chosen materials and equipment
• costs of participating in external events, exhibitions, performances etc.

The costs vary every year and with every student, according to the intentions for the type of work they wish to do. Attainment at assessment is not dependent upon the costs of materials chosen.

Learn about applying

Important information about your application, uk full-time starting sept.

How to apply Apply directly to UEL by clicking on the apply button. For further information read our  Guide to Applying . When to apply Places on many courses are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer. Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 Already applied? You can track the progress of your application by contacting our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Read our  guide to applying  for further information. Need help? Contact our Applicant Engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) +44 (0)20 8223 3333

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How to apply Apply directly to UEL by clicking on the apply button. For further information read our  Guide to Applying . When to apply Places on many courses are limited and allocated on a first-come first-served basis. We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer. Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone. +44 (0)20 8223 4354 Already applied? You can track the progress of your application by contacting our Applicant Engagement team on +44 (0)20 8223 3333 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm). Read our  guide to applying  for further information. Need help? Contact our applicant engagement team (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm) +44 (0)20 8223 3333

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Submitting your application please read and consider the entry and visa requirements for this course before you submit your application. for more information please visit our  international student advice pages .  .

How to Apply We accept direct applications for international students. The easiest way to apply is directly to UEL by clicking on the red apply button. Please be sure to  watch our videos  on the application process.

When to Apply Please ensure that you refer to the international admissions deadline . We advise you to apply as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving an offer.

International students who reside overseas Please ensure that you have read and considered the entry requirements for this course before you submit your application. Our enquiries team can provide advice if you are unsure if you are qualified for entry or have any other questions. Please be sure to read about the  Tier 4 visa requirements .

Advice and guidance Our  Information, Advice and Guidance team  provide impartial advice on courses, entry requirements, pre-entry and access programmes in person and via the telephone.

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About our foundation years

Our Foundation Year courses are perfect for you if you... 

• are returning to education after a long time, or you don't have the qualifications for direct entry into our degree programmes
• are thinking of re-training and would like an introduction to the area
• are an international student wanting an additional year to adapt to the UK academic system
• are still evaluating which degree pathway at UEL is the right one for you

Please note: Foundation years can only be studied full-time. However, you can transfer to part-time delivery once you have completed your foundation year. Please apply to the full-time option if you wish to study in this way.

What makes this course different

Research excellence

92 per cent research world-leading, internationally excellent or internationally recognised.

82% of students felt their research skills developed during their course

Postgraduate students score our academic staff highly in terms of support and the quality of their teaching.

50 years of experience

We're one of the oldest and largest psychology departments in the country, with over 50 years' experience of teaching.

Accreditation

Course modules, independent research.

PhD candidates will be undertaking their own research in communication with their supervisor.

NOTE: Modules are subject to change. For those studying part time courses the modules may vary.

Your future career

Explore the different career options you can pursue with this degree and see the median salaries of the sector on our  Career Coach portal .

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated careers support, further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed. You can focus on building interpersonal skills through group work and benefit from our investment in the latest cutting edge technologies and facilities.

Career Zone

Our dedicated and award-winning team provide you with careers and employability resources, including:

• Online jobs board for internships, placements, graduate opportunities, flexible part-time work.
• Mentoring programmes for insight with industry experts 
• 1-2-1 career coaching services 
• Careers workshops and employer events 
• Learning pathways to gain new skills and industry insight

Mental Wealth programme

Our Professional Fitness and Mental Wealth programme which issues you with a Careers Passport to track the skills you’ve mastered. Some of these are externally validated by corporations like Amazon and Microsoft.

We are careers first

Our teaching methods and geographical location put us right up top

• Enterprise and entrepreneurship support 
• We are ranked 6th for graduate start-ups 
• Networking and visits to leading organisations 
• Support in starting a new business, freelancing and self-employment 
• London on our doorstep

What you'll learn

UEL offers two main research degrees: Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

The most popular course is the PhD via MPhil. A PhD is an original and distinct contribution to the knowledge of the field of study. It is often essential for those wishing to follow an academic or research career in industry or commerce. PhD research can be carried out in all subject areas. All postgraduate research students are supervised by at least two research-active staff. Your supervisors will support your programme of research through regular meetings and reviews. The PhD via MPhil course normally takes a minimum of 36 months (full-time) 60 months (part-time) to complete. Students enrolled in full-time mode of study will transfer from the MPhil to a PhD usually at the two year stage or equivalent for part-time study.

The Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) is a Master's level research degree programme which takes a minimum of 24 months (full-time) 48 months (part-time) to complete. All postgraduate research students are supervised by at least two research-active staff. Your supervisors will support your programme of research through regular meetings and reviews.

PhD direct 

A PhD direct is aimed at postgraduate students who already have an MPhil (Masters of Philosophy) or MRes (Masters by Research) qualification, and takes a minimum of 36 months (full-time) 60 months (part-time) to complete. All postgraduate research students are supervised by at least two research-active staff. Your supervisors will support your programme of research through regular meetings and reviews.

How you'll learn

Research proposal.

Research proposals give us a better understanding of the area you want to study for an MPhil, PhD via MPhil or PhD  Direct course.

Before you write your research proposal you should contact a potential Director of Studies (DoS) for your PhD. Details of  potential supervisors are found under our research group listings . You should involve your potential DoS in writing your proposal, and make sure that you name your  potential DoS in the application.  

To find out more about how to write your research proposal, see our research proposal guidance . Your proposal must contain clearly defined research  objectives, hypotheses and methodology. You should also include a literature review to describe how your research will  advance knowledge in this area and a timescale for your research. Your proposed Director of Studies will also be  involved in evaluating your research proposal.

How you will be assessed

At the end of your PhD, you will be required to submit an 80,000-word thesis, summarising your research. You will then have to undergo an oral examination (a viva) on your thesis.

At the end of your MPhil, you will be required to submit a 40,000 word thesis which outlines your research findings. You will then have to undergo an oral examination (a viva) on your thesis.

Campus and facilities

Our campus and the surrounding area.

Our historic Stratford campus is located one of the best-connected areas of London: close to Stratford's thriving town centre, the 2012 Olympic Park, and just 15 minutes from London's West End.   Stratford’s facilities include a state-of-the-art library and learning centre, the majestic great hall and specialist laboratories and computing services. The School of Education and Communities, and Centre for Clinical Education in Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Sports Science are housed in new buildings. There is also a campus restaurant and bookshop, and a Students' Union café-bar.   Westfield Stratford City - Europe's largest indoor shopping mall - is just one of Stratford's attractions, alongside many other shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. There are two multiscreen cinemas, a theatre, an arts centre and much more.

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by School of Psychology

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers. Full details of the academics will be provided in the student handbook and module guides.

Angie Voela

Related courses

This course is part of the Psychology subject area.

PhD Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology

Studying for a PhD with UEL's School of Psychology means you will be part of a thriving research community and our world-class academic staff will support you.

Prof Doc Counselling Psychology

Study counselling psychology and get professional training to become a clinician in the NHS, the voluntary sector or in private practice.

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Terms of Admittance to the University of East London

The Terms of Admittance govern your contractual relationship with the University of East London ("UEL"). A contract between you, the Student, and us, UEL, is entered into once you accept an offer of a place on a programme at UEL and this contract is subject to consumer protection legislation. You are entitled to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment onto your programme.

1) Student enrolment

Enrolment at UEL is the process whereby you officially become a UEL student. The enrolment process requires you to:

• Ensure that we are holding the correct personal details for you
• Agree to abide by our regulations and policies
• Pay your tuition fees/confirm who is paying your tuition fees

You are expected to enrol by the first day of your academic year (click on "Discover") which will be notified to you in your enrolment instructions. Failure to enrol by the deadline contained in our Fees Policy (for most students by the end of the second week of teaching) may lead to the cancellation of student status and all rights attached to that status, including attendance and use of UEL's facilities. If you do not complete the formal process of enrolment but, by your actions, are deemed to be undertaking activities compatible with the status of an enrolled student, UEL will formally enrol you and charge the relevant tuition fee. Such activities would include attendance in classes, use of online learning materials, submission of work and frequent use of a student ID card to gain access to university buildings and facilities. Late enrolment charges may be applied if you do not complete your enrolment by the relevant deadline.

2) Tuition fees

Your tuition fee is determined by:

• the programme you are studying;
• if you are studying full or part-time;
• whether you are a UK/EU or International student; and when you started your studies with us.

We will tell you the tuition fee that you are due to pay when we send you an offer as well as confirm any additional costs that will be incurred, such as bench fees or exceptional overseas study trips. Unregulated tuition fees (where the UK government has not set a maximum fee to be charged) are generally charged annually and may increase each year you are on the programme. Any annual increase will be limited to a maximum of 5% of the previous year's fee. Regulated tuition fees (where the UK government has set a maximum fee to be charged) may also be subject to an annual increase. Any annual increase will be in line with the increase determined by the UK government. You will be notified of any increases in tuition fees at re-enrolment in the programme. Further information on tuition fees and payment options is contained in our Fees Policy .

3) Student ID Cards

To produce an ID card, we need a recent photograph of you that is not obscured and is a true likeness. We will either ask you to send us/upload a photograph in advance of enrolment or take one of you at the point of enrolment. The photograph will be held on our student records system for identification purposes by administrative, academic and security/reception staff. By accepting these Terms of Admittance you are confirming that you agree to your photograph being used in this way. If you object to your photograph being used in this way please contact the University Secretary via email at gov&[email protected] . You are required to provide proof of your identity at initial enrolment and prior to the issue of your UEL student ID card. This is usually a full and valid passport but instead of this you may bring two of the following:

• A (full or provisional) driving licence showing current address
• An international driving licence
• An original birth certificate (in English)
• A debit or credit card (one only)
• A benefit book or benefit award letter (dated within the last 3 months)
• An Armed Forces Identity card
• A police warrant card

You are required to carry and display your student ID card whilst on UEL premises and must keep it safe so that it is not misused by others.

4) Proof of qualifications

You are required to produce evidence of having satisfied the entry requirements for your programme. Such evidence must be in the form of the original certificates or certified notification of results from the examining body. All qualifications must be in English or supported by an official certified translation. If you fail to provide evidence of having satisfied the requirements for the programme you are liable to be withdrawn from the programme.

5) Non-academic entry requirements

You may need to demonstrate that you have met non-academic entry requirements prior to enrolment by providing additional information to UEL. For example, if you:-

• are under 18 years of age at the time of initial enrolment,
• are applying to a programme that requires health clearance for study as stated in the programme specification,
• have declared a relevant criminal conviction,
• will be studying a programme that involves contact with children and/or vulnerable adults or leads to membership in a professional body that deals with children and/or vulnerable adults.

You will not be permitted to enrol and any offer will be withdrawn if UEL deems that you are unsuitable for study following assessment of this additional information in line with published policies. These policies will be provided to you when the additional information is requested.

6) Criminal convictions

UEL has a responsibility to safeguard staff, students and the wider community. You are required to inform UEL of any relevant criminal convictions you have and provide further information relating to these as requested. This includes any relevant criminal convictions received whilst studying at UEL. UEL will assess all information received in line with published policies and may remove you from a programme if the conviction makes you unsuitable for study in UEL's opinion. Failure to declare a relevant criminal conviction or provide further information about you may result in expulsion from UEL.

7) Providing false information to UEL

If you are discovered to have falsified or misrepresented information presented to UEL at application, enrolment or during your studies, you may be expelled from UEL.

8) Continued enrolment and student status

You are expected to abide by all UEL policies and regulations, both those in force at the time of first and subsequent enrolment and as later revised and published from time to time. UEL reserves the right to make reasonable changes to its policies and regulations and any substantial amendments will be brought to your attention. You are also required to take personal responsibility for your studies; this includes undertaking all studies in support of your programme as prescribed by UEL. Key policies include: Manual of General Regulations This describes the general regulatory framework of UEL and gives information about how UEL confers its degrees, diplomas and certificates. It includes important information about academic performance requirements for continued study. Engagement Attendance Policy This outlines UEL's expectations of students in relation to attendance on and engagement with taught programmes. These students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and engage fully with learning materials and resources provided to them - failure to do so may result in withdrawal from module(s) and/or the programme. Code of Practice for Postgraduate Research Degrees The purpose of this code is to provide a framework for the successful organisation and implementation of good practice in all matters relating to postgraduate research degrees at UEL. It aims to ensure that all students are effectively supported and supervised so that the full scope and potential of their research is realised; that their thesis is submitted within regulatory periods and that they complete their programme with a suitable and sufficient portfolio of research and employment-related skills and competencies. Health and Safety Policy This describes the structures and processes by which UEL protects the health and safety of its staff, students and visitors. It confirms that students will receive sufficient information, instruction and induction in relation to health and safety. All students should take reasonable care of their health and safety. They must abide by UEL’s rules and regulations and cooperate with supervisors to enable them to fulfil their obligations. Students must not interfere intentionally, or recklessly misuse anything provided for health and safety. UEL has consulted with its students and staff and has adopted a No Smoking Policy to safeguard the health and well-being of its community. Students are required to comply with this policy which restricts smoking to designated shelters and prohibits the use of electronic cigarettes within any UEL building or near building entrances. For further information on our Healthy Campus initiatives and support please visit the Health and Safety pages . Student Disciplinary Regulations and Procedures (incorporating the student code of conduct) This code is more than a list of things that we should and should not do: it reminds us that we should always consider how our behaviour affects others. The code applies:

• to all students;
• at all sites throughout our estate, and;
• when we represent UEL on business beyond our campus, both in real (face-to-face) and virtual environments.

And outlines expectations of students:

• verbal and physical behaviour should always be polite and respectful;
• behaviour should not impair the engagement, learning or participation of others;
• anti-social behaviour by individuals and groups will not be tolerated.

9) Changes to scheduled programmes

UEL will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the programme of study that you have accepted will conform to the programme specification published on our website and will ensure that the necessary resources required to enable you to meet the required learning outcomes and pass the relevant assessments are available. In order to ensure that our programmes are current and relevant, they are subject to regular review. From time to time, to ensure the maintenance of academic standards and/or compliance with professional body requirements, it may be necessary to amend a module or make adjustments to programme content. Major changes to programmes that in the reasonable opinion of UEL, will have a significant impact on students will involve consultation with students already enrolled on the programme when the changes are proposed. Once any changes are confirmed, UEL will notify all students and applicants of the changes. When UEL reasonably considers that the change may only impact one or more cohorts on the relevant programme, UEL may decide to only consult with the relevant cohort. In the event that we discontinue a programme, we will normally permit existing students to complete the programme within the typical duration of study. In these circumstances, UEL will use reasonable endeavours to continue the programme for existing students without making major changes. If this is not possible, we will support students in changing to another UEL programme on which a place is available, and for which the student is suitably qualified, or assist with transfer to another HEI to complete the programme elsewhere.

10) Changes to these terms

We may change these terms from time to time where, in UEL's opinion, it will assist in the proper delivery of any programme of study or in order to:- (a) Comply with any changes in relevant laws and regulatory requirements; (b) Implement legal advice, national guidance or good practice; (c) Provide for new or improved delivery of any programme of study; (d) Reflect market practice; (e) In our opinion make them clearer or more favourable to you; (f) Rectify any error or mistake; or (g) Incorporate existing arrangements or practices. No variation or amendment to these Terms of Admittance may be made without our prior written agreement. In the event that we agree to transfer you to an alternative programme of study, the transfer will be considered to be a variation to the Terms of Admittance, which shall otherwise remain in full force and existence. If we revise the Terms of Admittance, we will publish the amended Terms of Admittance by such means as we consider reasonably appropriate. We will use reasonable endeavours to give you notice of any changes before they take effect.

11) Data Protection

UEL is committed to adhering to its obligations under the Data Protection Act 2018 and will act as a Data Controller when it processes your personal data. You can find our registration to the Data controller register on ico.org.uk . UEL processes your personal data to fulfil its contractual and legal obligations to students. Personal data that we process about you includes:

• Your contact details and other information submitted during the application and enrolment processes;
• Details of courses, modules, timetables and room bookings, assessment marks and examinations related to your study;
• Financial and personal information collected for the purposes of administering fees and charges, loans, grants, scholarships and hardship funds;
• Photographs, and video recordings for the purpose of recording lectures, student assessments and examinations and for the purposes of university promotion that is in our legitimate interest but still fair to you;
• Information about your engagement with the University such as attendance data and use of electronic services such as Moodle, Civitas and YourTutor;
• Contact details for next of kin to be used in an emergency;
• Details of those with looked-after status or those who have left the care system for the provision of support;
• Information related to the prevention and detection of crime and the safety and security of staff and students, including, but not limited to, CCTV recording and data relating to breaches of University regulations;

This is not an exhaustive list, for further information please refer to our fair processing notice pages on uel.ac.uk. In all of its data processing activities, UEL is committed to ensuring that the personal data it collects stores and uses will be processed in line with the data protection principles which can be summarised as:

• Being processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner;
• Collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes;
• Adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary;
• Accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date;
• Kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary;
• Processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal information;
• Be accountable for, and be able to demonstrate compliance with, the six principles above.

Student Responsibilities You must ensure that:

• All personal data provided to UEL is accurate and up-to-date. You must ensure that changes of address etc. are notified to the Student Hub.
• Students who use UEL's computing facilities may process personal data as part of their studies. If the processing of personal data takes place, students must take responsibility for that processing activity to ensure that it is in line with the data protection principles above.
• Students who are undertaking research projects using personal data must ensure that:
• The research subject is informed of the nature of the research and is given a copy of UEL's Fair Processing Notice and this Data Protection Policy.

12) Legal basis for use of data

By agreeing to these Terms of Admittance and enrolling at UEL, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of a contract for the use of your personal data relating to your enrolment, and if appropriate, registration and ongoing participation in a programme of study. Your personal or special category data will be collected, processed, published and used by UEL, its online learning and teaching services and/or its partners and agents in ways which support the effective management of UEL and your programme of study, to allow for the delivery of bursary schemes and to support improvements to student experience and progression, and are consistent with: The terms of the Data Protection Act 2018; Any notification submitted to the Information Commissioner in accordance with this legislation; and compliance with any other relevant legislation. You have fundamental rights associated with how organisations use your personal data. Further information on data protection and use of your personal data can be found in our Data Protection Policy and on uel.ac.uk.

13) Intellectual property

You are entitled to the intellectual property rights created during your time studying at UEL that would belong to you under the applicable law. There are some programmes where the assignment of certain types of intellectual property to UEL is appropriate. UEL will require the assignment to it of intellectual property rights relating to postgraduate research that is part of an ongoing research programme. Where the nature of the research programme means that some assignment of intellectual property rights to UEL is appropriate, we will take what steps that we can to ensure that your interests are protected. UEL will take reasonable endeavours to ensure:-

• the scope of the assignment is narrow, and is restricted to what is necessary, for example, to protect UEL’s legitimate interests in the intellectual property created as party to a research programme;
• the application of the assignment is clearly defined so that it is clear to you in which circumstances the assignment will apply;
• where the assignment of the intellectual property is appropriate in the circumstances, we will take all reasonable steps to ensure that the rights of the parties are evenly balanced (for example, your work being acknowledged in a publication and, where appropriate, subject to an appropriate revenue sharing scheme)
• where UEL claims ownership of intellectual property rights in relation to a taught programme of study, such treatment of those rights will be made clear in the published information relating to that programme.

14) How we communicate with you

UEL will communicate with you via a variety of channels, including postal letters, e-mail, SMS text messages and online notices. To enable this, we request that you provide us with your e-mail address, postal address, and contact telephone number when you first enrol. Throughout your studies, it is important that you keep your contact details up to date. You can view and edit this information by logging into our student portal, UEL Direct at https://uel.ac.uk/Direct . We will create a UEL e-mail account for you after you enrol. Your e-mail address will be your student number, prefixed with a ‘u’ and followed by ‘@uel.ac.uk’ – e.g.: [email protected]. UEL will use this e-mail address to communicate with you and it is important that you regularly check and manage this mailbox for important updates and information. You can access your email account, plus information about our services, news and events by logging into our Intranet, intranet.uel.ac.uk. At the login screen, enter your email address (as above) and password. Your default UEL password will be your date of birth, formulated as DD-MMM-YY, e.g. 31-jan-84. Your UEL email account and associated UEL IT accounts will be deleted not more than 6 months after you graduate or withdraw from your programme of study (if earlier).  

15)University of East London Students' Union

The University of East London Students' Union (UELSU) represents students at UEL. By enrolling at UEL you are automatically granted membership of both UELSU and the National Union of Students (NUS). If you wish to opt-out from this membership, please inform UELSU in writing at either [email protected]  or by writing to Chief Executive, UELSU, University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD. UELSU provides a range of services and support to students and can provide advice and representation on any matter affecting the contract between you and UEL. For further information on this support, please visit www.uelunion.org

16) Students studying at partner institutions

If you are undertaking a programme of study at a partner institution you will need to generally abide by the above terms and also those of the partner institution. Further information and support in understanding these terms is available from the Academic Partnership Office -  [email protected] .

17) International students - additional responsibilities

All international students must also comply with UK Visa and Immigration requirements. All international students are required to hold a valid visa which permits study in the UK or hold a Tier 4 visa/have applied for a Tier 4 visa with a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies issued by UEL. Students who are being sponsored under a Tier 4 student visa must also understand and comply with the responsibilities of their student visa and cooperate with UEL in fulfilling our Tier 4 duties .

18) Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UEL is committed to working together to build a learning community founded on equality of opportunity – a learning community which celebrates the rich diversity of our student and staff populations and one in which discriminatory behaviour is challenged and not tolerated within our community. Within the spirit of respecting difference, our equality and diversity policies promise fair treatment and equality of opportunity for all regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or religion/belief (or lack of). In pursuing this aim, we want our community to value and to be at ease with its own diversity and to reflect the needs of the wider community within which we operate. For further information on this inclusive approach to education please visit our Student Policies page .

19) Complaints

We welcome feedback on our programmes and services and facilitate this in a variety of ways, including programme committees, module evaluation forms and surveys. However, if you are dissatisfied with a particular service or programme or the manner in which it has been delivered, you must let the person responsible for that service know as we will always try to resolve matters at the earliest opportunity via informal conciliation. If you are unsure who to approach, please e-mail The Hub who will be able to direct your concerns appropriately. If you remain dissatisfied with a service or programme, or the manner in which it is delivered, you should refer to our formal complaints procedure to have the matter formally addressed. In addition, once you have enrolled on your programme, you will also have access to the Advice and Information Service offered by UELSU. This access is not available to students studying at partner institutions.

20) Cancellation

If you wish to cancel this contract within 14 days of enrolment in your programme, you must do so in writing. Any fees that you have paid will be refunded – please see the Fees Policy for further information on obtaining a refund.

21) Further guidance

If any of the information in these Terms of Admittance or related policies is unclear or if you have any questions, please contact The Hub for guidance on +44 (0) 208 223 4444 .

22) Right to advice

This is a consumer contract and you are able to obtain independent advice in relation to its terms and conditions from UELSU as well as your local Citizens Advice Bureau.  

23) General

Neither you nor UEL will be liable for failure to perform their obligations under these Terms of Admittance if such failure arises from unforeseeable events, circumstances or causes outside of that party's reasonable control. Examples of such events include, but are not limited to, war, terrorism, industrial disputes, natural disasters, fire and national emergencies. Only you and UEL are parties to these Terms of Admittance. No other person shall have any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of these Terms of Admittance. Failure or delay by you or UEL to exercise any right or remedy provided under this contract shall not constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. These Terms of Admittance are governed by the law of England and Wales and you and UEL agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

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The Best 10 Fully Funded PhD Programs in Psychology in Europe

Do you desire a Ph.D. in Psychology in Europe but are worried about the costs? Look no further! 

Here are the top 10 fully funded Ph.D. programs in Psychology in Europe. These programs cover tuition fees and offer a stipend for living costs and traveling expenses. This allows students to focus on their research without financial stress entirely.

In addition to the funding, these programs also provide excellent opportunities for research, networking, and professional development. There is a program for every interest and specialization, from the prestigious University of Cambridge in the UK to the innovative University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

So, whether you’re looking to further your academic career or make a meaningful contribution to the field of Psychology, these fully funded PhD programs in Europe are a fantastic option. Let’s dive in and explore the top 10 programs in detail!

Why Pursue a PhD Program in Psychology?

A Ph.D. program in Psychology allows students to delve deeper into a definite area of interest and gain expertise in that field. This program will enable students to carry out independent research and contribute to the field of Psychology.

One primary reason to pursue a PhD in Psychology is the opportunity to contribute to the field significantly. This research can have a meaningful impact on society by improving mental health treatment, education, and public policy. Pursuing a PhD in Psychology can also give the individual a competitive edge in the job market, as it demonstrates advanced knowledge and expertise in the field.

Advantages of Fully Funded PhD Programs

Fully funded PhD programs provide financial support to students, covering tuition fees and living expenses. This support allows students to fully focus on their research without the burden of financial stress. Additionally, fully funded PhD programs often provide additional benefits such as research and conference travel funding, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Fully funded PhD programs also provide students access to a network of scholars and researchers in their field. This network can provide valuable mentorship, collaboration opportunities, and access to resources such as research databases and equipment.

Eligibility Criteria for Fully Funded PhD Programs in Psychology Europe

Eligibility criteria for fully funded PhD programs in Europe vary depending on the institution and program. Generally, students must have a master’s degree in Psychology or a related field. Students may also be required to have a certain GPA or GRE score and relevant research experience. Other requirements may include English proficiency and letters of recommendation.

You must carefully review the eligibility criteria for each program before applying. Each program may have different requirements and deadlines, so it is essential to plan and take time to prepare your application well.

The Application Process for PhD Programs in Psychology

The application process for PhD programs in Psychology typically involves the following steps:

1. Research Programs: Begin by researching fully funded PhD programs in Psychology in Europe. Consider factors such as location, faculty expertise, and research opportunities.

2. Prepare Application Materials: Once you have identified programs of interest, prepare your application materials. This typically includes a CV, personal statement, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. You may also be required to submit a research proposal or writing sample.

3. Submit Applications: Once you have prepared your application materials, submit your applications to your chosen programs.

4. Interview: Some programs may require an interview as part of the application process. This could be a virtual or in-person interview.

5. Acceptance: After completing the application process, you will receive notification of your acceptance status. You will receive information on funding, orientation, and other program details if accepted.

The Top 10 Fully Funded PhD Programs in Psychology in Europe

1. University of Cambridge, UK: The Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious psychology departments. The program offers a fully funded Ph.D. in Psychology, covering tuition fees and providing a stipend for living expenses. The program is known for its rigorous research training and excellent faculty.

2. University of Amsterdam, Netherlands: The University of Amsterdam’s Department of Psychology offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology . Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

3. University of Oxford, UK: The University of Oxford’s Department of Experimental Psychology offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its rigorous research training and excellent faculty. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

4. University College London, UK: The Division of Psychology and Language Sciences at University College London offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its interdisciplinary approach and innovative research. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

5. Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Germany: The Max Planck Institute for Human Development offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its interdisciplinary approach and innovative research. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

6. University of Edinburgh, UK: The University of Edinburgh’s School of Philosophy , Psychology, and Language Sciences offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its interdisciplinary approach and excellent faculty. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

7. University of Zurich, Switzerland: The University of Zurich’s Department of Psychology offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

8. University of Groningen, Netherlands: The University of Groningen’s Department of Psychology offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its interdisciplinary approach and innovative research. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

9. University of Copenhagen, Denmark: The University of Copenhagen’s Department of Psychology offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its interdisciplinary approach and excellent faculty. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

10. Leiden University, Netherlands: Leiden University’s Institute of Psychology offers a fully funded PhD program in Psychology. The program is known for its interdisciplinary approach and innovative research. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and research opportunities.

Benefits of Studying Psychology in Europe

Studying Psychology in Europe provides students with a unique opportunity to gain exposure to diverse perspectives and approaches to Psychology. European universities are known for their interdisciplinary approach and innovative research. Additionally, studying in Europe provides students with the opportunity to experience a new culture,  learn a new language and expand their network of colleagues and collaborators.

Career Prospects: What can you do with a PhD in psychology?

Completing a PhD in Psychology can open up many career opportunities. Graduates can pursue academic positions as professors or researchers at universities or research institutions. Additionally, graduates can pursue careers in industry, working in fields such as marketing, human resources, or healthcare. Graduates may also choose to work in non-profit organizations or government agencies or start their consulting practices.

Funding Options for International Students

As an international student interested in pursuing a fully funded Ph.D. program in Psychology in Europe, several funding options are available.

Many universities offer scholarships and fellowships specifically for international students. Additionally, several external funding sources, such as the Fulbright Program or the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, provide funding for international students.

In conclusion, pursuing a fully funded PhD program in Psychology in Europe provides students an excellent opportunity to gain expertise in their field, conduct original research, and make a meaningful contribution to society. With the support of these fully funded PhD programs, students can entirely focus on their research without the burden of financial stress. We hope this article has provided valuable information on the top 10 fully funded PhD programs in Psychology in Europe.

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School psychology program faqs - printable version, about the field of school psychology.

School Psychologists are experts in learning, behavior, mental health, and school systems.

They Provide

• academic and behavioral interventions
• mental health supports
• evaluation, assessment, and data analysis
• consultation with teachers and families
• culturally responsive services
• crisis prevention and response

They Support

• struggling and diverse learners
• academic achievement
• positive behavior and mental health
• safe and supportive learning environments
• school-family-community partnerships
• school-wide data-based decision-making

They Serve In

• public and private schools
• early childhood centers
• universities
• juvenile justice facilities
• clinics and hospitals
• independent practice

The vast majority of school psychologists work in K-12 public schools. School psychologists can make a positive, lasting difference in children’s lives. They are a vital part of the effort to unlock each child’s potential for success. School psychology is an ideal career for individuals that are interested in:

• Working directly with children and adolescents
• Supporting students with mental health needs by providing counseling, skill instruction, and learning and support plans
• Assessing and evaluating individual differences to identify intervention strategies
• Working collaboratively with parents and teachers to support children’s success
• Changing practices and policies to improve school outcomes
• Engaging in challenging and diverse activities that change from day to day
• Using research to inform practices
• Developing strong team member and leadership skills
• Promoting appreciation and support for human diversity
• Demonstrating the highest standards for ethical and professional behavior
• Helping students thrive at home, in school, and in life

(NASP, 2023)

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022) reports that the national average annual salary for School Psychologists is $87,550. The average salary for school psychologists in Rhode Island is $84,230, and the average salary in Massachusetts is $92,730.

National Wage Estimates for School Psychologists U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022)

We recommend visiting the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) website for an overview of the field. Our program courses and training experiences align closely with NASP Standards and the 2020 NASP Practice Model.

About the RIC School Psychology Program

Yes, our program remains fully accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) through 2030. Graduates of NASP-approved and NASP-accredited programs receive quality preparation across all domains of practice and can have a streamlined process for applying for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential.

Yes, our program was “Approved with Distinction” by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) in 2016 and again in 2023.

The employment rate is 100% for graduates of the RIC School Psychology program.

Contact the program’s graduate assistant at [email protected] or the program director, Shannon Dowd-Eagle, at [email protected] . If interested, you can ask to be connected with a current student (via email or phone) to learn more about the program from a student’s perspective. Information sessions are held during the Fall semester. Check the program website for dates and locations ( www.ric.edu/schoolpsychology ).

Our RIC School Psychology Instagram account is run by current students and includes photos and information about our program from the perspective of current students: @ricschoolpsychology, https://www.instagram.com/ricschoolpsychology/

Classes & Schedule

Classes are scheduled once per week in the evenings (4pm - 6:50pm or 7pm - 9:50pm) during the Fall and Spring semesters. Summer 1 and Summer 2 session classes are scheduled twice per week (3pm - 6:35pm or 7pm - 10:35pm).

Most of the required classes are 100% in-person (once per week 3-hour classes). However, some courses are also offered in a “Hybrid” format (half in-person, and half online).

Full-time graduate study is a significant investment of both time and money. We expect it to be the primary focus of our students in order to get the most out of the education and training experience. That said, many students are able to continue their work during Year 1 of the program consistent with the flexibility of their work hours and time needed to fully engage in graduate study. Year 2 students are required to spend two full days at their practicum site in a school, in addition to evening courses, so most students are not able to work full-time. In Year 3 students complete a full-time internship in a school (5 days per week) and receive a stipend of $10,000.

Most students enroll full-time across three years, and we prefer students to enroll full-time. Part-time enrollment is possible during Year 1 of the program, but full-time enrollment is required during Practicum and Internship.

Below is a sample based on 2023-2024 courses. The schedule is subject to change.'

YEAR 1, Foundational Courses

Fall Semester (September – December)

• CEP 532 – Monday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 534 – Wednesday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 601 – Thursday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 603 – Thursday, 7–10 pm

Spring Semester (January – May)

• TESL 539 – Tuesday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 604 – Wednesday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 533 – Wednesday, 7–10 pm
• CEP 551 – Thursday, 4–7 pm

Summer I Semester (May – June)

• CEP 536 – Monday, Wednesday, 3–6:35 pm
• CEP 538 – Monday, Wednesday, 6:35–9:48 pm

Summer II Semester (July – August)

• CEP 531 – Tuesday, Thursday, 3–6:35 pm
• CEP 537 – Tuesday, Thursday, 6:35–9:48 pm

YEAR 2, Practicum Year

• CEP 651 – Wednesday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 675 – Wednesday, 7–10 pm
• CEP 605 – Thursday, 4–7 pm
• SPED 534 – Monday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 554 – Tuesday, 7–10 pm
• CEP 602 – Thursday, 4–7 pm
• CEP 605 – Thursday, 7–10 pm

(No Summer Courses in Year 2)

YEAR 3, Internship Year

YEAR 3 Fall Semester (September – December)

• Full-time internship in a school setting, during school hours
• CEP 629 – Friday, 1–3 pm

YEAR 3 Spring Semester (January – June)

We allow non-matriculating students to enroll in the following courses: CEP 532 Theories and Methods of Counseling, and CEP 531 Human Development across Cultures. Completing these courses does not ensure acceptance into the program. Once accepted into the program, these course credits would apply to the M.A. in Counseling /C.A.G.S. in School Psychology.

No. Non-matriculated students are not eligible to enroll in any of the following core school psychology courses: CEP 601, CEP 603, CEP 551, CEP 604, CEP 533, CEP 651, CEP 605, CEP 675, CEP 602, and CEP 629. These courses are designed to be taken sequentially over the course of three years of training (this applies to both M.A/C.A.G.S.. and C.A.G.S.-only applicants).

Financial Questions

Link to RIC Graduate Tuition and Fees information: Graduate Tuition and Fees 2023-2024 | Rhode Island College (ric.edu)

2023-2024 Tuition

The In-State Tuition cost per credit is $533, Northeast Neighbor cost per credit is $781, and the Out-of-State cost per credit is $1002. Applicants from MA, CT, ME, VT, and parts of NY, NJ, and PA can attend RIC at a 40% discount. As a leader in social mobility, RIC extends this offer of more than $10,000 off of out-of-state tuition to our Northeast Neighbors . Note that the table above does not include the $10,000 stipend that students receive during Fall/Spring of Year 3 (internship year).

For information about applying for financial aid, please contact the Financial Aid Office   401-456-8033 .

Yes. Applicants are eligible to apply for Graduate and Teaching Assistantships in various RIC programs and departments. To learn more about available assistantships and to apply see here . The application deadline for assistantships is March 15th. To be considered for an assistantship, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to acceptance into the program.

Full-time Graduate and Teaching Assistants receive an annual stipend of $3,150. Half-time GA’s receive $1,575. Full-time positions are accompanied by a waiver of all tuition for courses at Rhode Island College for the academic year and for one summer (the summer previous to or following the appointment). Students with half-time positions receive a waiver of half tuition for courses at Rhode Island College for the academic year and one summer.

Application Requirements

As stated on our program webpage , the following must be provided by February 1st:

• A completed application form accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee.
• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
• A résumé or curriculum vitae.
• A professional goals essay.
• Three letters of recommendation accompanied by candidate rating forms.
• Performance based evaluation.

After you submit the email addresses for each of your references, they will receive an email prompt to submit their letters of recommendation. Within the system they will be prompted to complete a candidate rating form (you do not provide this to them, they will see it when they submit your letter online).

The performance-based evaluation could be a review from an employer, supervisor, or professor regarding the quality of your work. A performance-based evaluation measures your ability to perform a task or series of tasks in real time. It can be a work evaluation or applied task from a class such as service learning or a research project presentation.

No. As of 2022, the GRE and/or MAT are no longer required.

No, the Psychology GRE is not required.

Transfer Credits

Applicants can transfer up to 13 credits, with the approval of program faculty. With the 13 credits that can be transferred towards the C.A.G.S degree, the courses must have been taken within 6 years. The RIC Graduate Studies Manual (2022, p. 8) states:

E. Transfer Credits A candidate may request credit for work taken at other regionally accredited institutions of higher learning. Candidates must successfully complete a residency requirement of a minimum of 4/5 of the credit hours of the graduate degree program at Rhode Island College. In considering a request for transfer credit, the student’s advisor will review the program of study, carefully evaluate the relevance of the proposed courses to the Plan of Study, and consider the availability of courses to fulfill credit requirements. Transfer credit is granted only when approved by the student's adviser, the Program Director and Academic Dean. In order to qualify for transfer credit, the following conditions must be satisfied: 1. The student must have earned a grade of B or better for graduate-level coursework. 2. The graduate-level coursework approved to be included in a Plan of Study may be from a candidate’s previously completed graduate degree. 3. Transfer credit for courses taken more than six years prior to awarding of the Master's degree need to be approved by the Program Director and Academic Dean. 4. The work must have clear and unquestioned relevance to the student's Plan of Study. 5. A student enrolled at Rhode Island College may receive transfer credit for work subsequently taken at another institution under the provisions cited above only if approval is obtained in writing from the appropriate Academic Dean before the student enrolls for the course. 6. Any credits transferred from another institution of higher learning will be so indicated on the student's transcript. However, the grade earned at that institution would not be recorded or used in computing the student's GPA. (edits approved by Graduate Committee April 2019) To determine 4/5 of transfer credits refer to Form A-20 here .

Questions Specific to Applicants Who Already Have a M.A. in Counseling

Note: The following questions are specific to applicants applying with a M.A. in Counseling degree, who wish to complete the C.A.G.S. in the school psychology program.

For applicants with a M.A. in Counseling, the program faculty will review previous transcripts and degree(s). The following courses comprise the M.A. in Counseling with a concentration in Educational Psychology: CEP 531, CEP 532, CEP 534, CEP 536, CEP 537, CEP 538, CEP 554, CEP 533, CEP 551, and CEP 602. Program faculty will review the applicant’s transcript to identify missing courses. CEP 533, CEP 551, and CEP 602 are not typically completed as part of a M.A. in Counseling Degree, so C.A.G.S-only students must take these courses upon acceptance to the program.

No. This is not required for applicants who have successfully completed a M.A. in Counseling.

No. C.A.G.S-only students take fewer courses than M.A./C.A.G.S students, but the timeline remains three years to program completion. Courses and training experiences are developmentally sequenced over a three-year period within a cohort model.

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