Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology

The Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) will enable you to enhance your skills as a researcher and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in this field.

Throughout this  Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology Postgraduate Research Degrees in Psychology from University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) you’ll be part of a vibrant multi-disciplinary research community and undertake an individually tailored programme of further study and research training under expert guidance and supervision. We’ll equip you with outstanding research skills and the potential to advance knowledge and practice within the field of psychology.

Key Facts

Undertaking a programme of research that you design and conduct as the principal investigator enables you to pose questions and obtain answers to a range of issues that impact the world around us. It allows you to improve the lives of others and ultimately embark upon a journey that can lead to you becoming one of the leading experts in your field globally. Completing a postgraduate research degree is the first step for many towards a career in research.

You can opt to carry out research in these areas or a related field. During your studies you’ll have access to laboratories and the very latest equipment inside our purpose-built Darwin Building to enable you to carry out high quality research.

Psychology at the University is focused on three areas:

• Cognitive and neuroscience

• Forensic psychology

• Health and clinical psychology

Courses include:

• We hold an annual Psychology Postgraduate Research Conference, where you’ll be able to gain a wider understanding of the research going on across the School and share your own research with others.

• Take advantage of our comprehensive training programme to develop your professional and research skills.