Psychology

We welcome proposals for postgraduate research in all of these areas

Cognitive, sensory and perceptual systems
Behaviour
Mental health
Brain and neural sciences

Health and wellbeing
Innovation and creativity
Neuropsychology

Postgraduate research opportunities

Although you can do research in any of the areas above, you may wish to look at these programmes:

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) (Full time)

Alumni profiles

Jackie Andrade, Professor in Psychology

We want to take what we have discovered about mental imagery and drug cravings, and use it to create strong desires for healthy behaviours like getting outdoors and exercising more

Find out more about Professor Jackie Andrade

Dr Caroline Floccia, Associate Professor (Reader) in the School of Psychology

A lack of language skills can lead to a range of difficulties, and identifying those with communication issues could improve social integration at all levels

Postgraduate Research Coordinators

If you are thinking about becoming a postgraduate researcher at the University of Plymouth, you are welcome to contact the Postgraduate Research Coordinators in your field of interest.

They will discuss potential supervisors with you and answer any questions you might have about embarking on a research degree in their research area.

Find out who to contact and how they can help you