Psychology
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UK
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University of Dundee
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On Campus (Full Time)
3 years-
PhD Studentship
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Expired
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (PhD Program)
Psychologists at the University of Dundee aim to transform lives by consulting and collaborating with local councils, charities and corporations with particular focus on the themes of Social Inclusion & Health and Challenges in Human Communication & Learning. The University offers this PhD degree in Psychology.
Research
Current research topics for Psychology degrees at the University of Dundee include:
Cognition – e.g., decision making; emotional processing. Sample topics:
- How do people make health-related decisions (e.g., food choice)?
- How do emotions affect every-day cognitive processes?
Psycholinguistics (Psychology of Language) – e.g., second language acquisition; language development; language processing (comprehension & production). Sample topics:
- How do adults learn their second language?
- What are the underlining factors to make some people learn better than others?
Development Psychology – e.g., cognitive and social development. Sample topics:
- How do babies and children learn about themselves (vs. others)?
- How do they learn to communicate with others?
Social & Health Psychology – e.g., health and mental well-being in society; minorities in society. Sample topics:
- How could people’s mental health be improved in community settings?
Culture, Mind, Well-being. Sample topics:
- How does ‘culture’ affect people’s behaviours, including cognition and mental health?
- How can each ‘culture’ learn from each other to improve its education at school?
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Social Psychology
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Jan 2026