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Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Course description
Course content
Are you a psychology student or graduate? Are you interested in studying for a PhD at some future point? Do you want to learn more about PhD study in the UK? Do you know how to apply?
FREE
This course includes
Hours of videos
5 hours, 55 minutes
Units & Quizzes
20
Unlimited Lifetime access
Access on mobile app
Certificate of Completion
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
- Understand what studying for a PhD in Psychology entails, and the main differences from study on taught courses like a BSc or MSc in psychology
- Understand the qualifications, skills and interests required for PhD study
- Make an informed decision about whether to undertake PhD study in the future
- Understand the procedure for applying to do a PhD in psychology
- Identify PhD study opportunities
- Begin to develop a strong proposal that can be part of an application to a university and/or prospective supervisor(s).
Course Currilcum
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- Introduction 00:40:00
- Taking forward a career in psychology: some options 00:20:00
- Checking your expectations: the PhD skillset 00:10:00
- Finding your starting point: a PhD research area and topic 00:45:00
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- Understanding the application procedures 00:10:00
- Step 1: Finding a supervisor 00:15:00
- Step 2: Formal application procedures 00:10:00
- The funding step 00:20:00
- Introduction 00:10:00
- Consider necessary life changes 00:10:00
- Plan your schedule 00:10:00
- Online searches 00:15:00
- Writing the research proposal, CV and application letter 00:10:00
- The research proposal 00:20:00
- The CV 00:15:00
- Covering letter and application form 00:15:00
