Postgraduate research in psychology
Psychology at Surrey is one of the largest, most active and forward-looking postgraduate training communities in the country. Postgraduate students are an integral part of research life in the Department through active research group involvement, attendance at research seminars and, where possible, attachment to ongoing research projects.
Research degrees
PhD psychology
The Department offers supervision of research leading to a PhD degree in most areas of psychology. The programme aims to produce researchers who are trained in the most advanced and innovative research methods and prepared to compete effectively in the job market. The programme provides a solid grounding in research methods, writing articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and communicating research findings to academic and other audiences.
Entry Standards
Upper Second class honours degree (65 per cent or above) in Psychology (or a related discipline) or a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a pass of 65 per cent or above. Non-native speakers of English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 or above (or equivalent). Students’ PhD status will be confirmed following a satisfactory probationary period. All students are expected to pass taught courses in their first year relating to research methods, teaching and training, and professional skills.
Funding
Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) awards, University bursaries, supplementary awards organised with external bodies such as research councils, drug companies, businesses or charities.
Fees
UK/EU students - £3,828
Overseas students 2011/12 entrants onwards - £14,440
Overseas students pre 2011/12 entrants - £13,780
Find out more about our fees and funding policies.
Programme length
33–48 months full-time
45–96 months part-time
Start date
1 October,1 January, 1 April, 1 July
Postgraduate Research Director
For general enquiries
T: 0800 980 3200 or
+44 (0)1483 681681
E: pg-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
For admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1483 689447
E: J.A.king@surrey.ac.uk
PhD psychology with pg cert in health psychology practice
The Department offers supervision of research leading to a PhD degree in most areas of psychology. The programme aims to produce researchers who are trained in the most advanced and innovative research methods and prepared to compete effectively in the job market. The programme provides a solid grounding in research methods, writing articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and communicating research findings to academic and other audiences.
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Psychology Practice
The Department’s Postgraduate Certificate in Health Psychology Practice provides students with advanced knowledge and understanding of theory and practice in health psychology. If taken in parallel with the existing PhD programme, it will fulfil the British Psychological Society (BPS) criteria for the award of Chartered status in Health Psychology (Stage 2).
Entry Standards
Upper Second class honours degree (65 per cent or above) in Psychology (or a related discipline) or a Masters degree in a relevant subject with a pass of 65 per cent or above. Non-native speakers of English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 or above (or equivalent). Students’ PhD status will be confirmed following a satisfactory probationary period. All students are expected to pass taught courses in their first year relating to research methods, teaching and training, and professional skills.
Funding
Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) awards, University bursaries, supplementary awards organised with external bodies such as research councils, drug companies, businesses or charities.
Fees
UK/EU students - £4,318
Overseas students 2011/12 entrants onwards - £14,930
Overseas students pre 2011/12 entrants - £14,270
Find out more about our fees and funding policies.
Programme length
33–48 months full-time
45–96 months part-time
Start date
1 October,1 April
Postgraduate Research Director
For general enquiries
T: 0800 980 3200 or
+44 (0)1483 681681
E: pg-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
For admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1483 689447
E: J.A.king@surrey.ac.uk
PsychD practitioner doctorate in clinical psychology
The PsychD Practitioner Doctorate programme is a three-year full-time programme which leads to eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council and for Chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Clinical psychologists aim to reduce psychological distress and to enhance and promote psychological wellbeing. This means working with individuals, couples and families presenting with mild to severe and enduring difficulties. This can be within the community mental or physical health contexts. They work with people throughout the life-span and with those with learning disabilities.
The Practitioner Doctorate aims to provide high-calibre professional clinical psychology training based on a coherent synthesis of psychological theory, research and practice. The programme integrates three elements:
Academic
A comprehensive review of the major academic areas of clinical psychology
Research
The development of theoretical and research skills, generating novel research, development and evaluation of all aspects of clinical practice
Clinical
High-quality training in clinical skills
Entry Standards
Graduate basis for Chartered membership from the British Psychological Society (BPS); a minimum of an Upper Second class degree in psychology is typically required; at least nine months’ (whole time equivalent) sustained, recent experience in clinically related areas. As the programme is training professionals for the NHS, we cannot accept applications from non-EU countries. Entry to this programme is conditional on a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check. Applicants are required to hold a current, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes. Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 7.0 or above (or equivalent).
Funding
All places are commissioned by local Strategic Health Authorities and successful candidates will be salaried at Agenda for Change Band 6. University fees are paid by the Strategic Health Authority.
Fees
Fees for this programme will be available in the summer of 2012.
Professional recognition
The programme is approved by the Health Professions Council and accredited by the British Psychological Society. On completion of the programme, trainees are eligible to apply for registration with the Health Professions Council and Chartership with the British Psychological Society.
Programme length
36 months full-time
Start date
September
Programme Director
For general enquiries
T: 0800 980 3200 or
+44 (0)1483 681681
E: pg-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
For admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1483 689441
E: psychology-pg@surrey.ac.uk
PsychD practitioner doctorate in psychotherapeutic and counselling psychology
Counselling psychology is an innovative branch of applied professional psychology concerned with the integration of different psychological theories, research traditions and bodies of knowledge within the process of psychological therapy. This programme has been running for over 15 years and was the first practitioner doctorate in counselling psychology to be accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Since its inception, our programme has formed high-calibre professionals who have found their own place within and made a significant contribution to the profession of counselling psychology and other sister disciplines.
The programme enables you to take a critical academic approach to theory, practice and research in psychotherapeutic and counselling psychology, and trains you to work as an independent professional. In order to form effective counselling psychology practitioners, we are committed to:
- Promoting personal awareness and personal development
- Developing your theoretical and psychological knowledge (including new and challenging perspectives)
- Developing your therapeutic skills, providing opportunities for supervised practice
- Fostering an informed awareness of current professional concerns and debates (such as concerns with the definition of evidence-based practice)
- Developing your research knowledge and skills
To this end we promote an integrated approach to theory, professional practice and research. Your time on the programme will be divided into two days per week of taught modules, two days on placement (managed and normally set up by us) and one day to work on your own research project.
Entry Standards
A First or Upper Second class honours degree in psychology and graduate basis for Chartered membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS). Sufficient personal maturity and stability to cope with the demands of the programme. Satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 7.0 or above (or equivalent).
Funding
Fees
UK/EU students - £6,870
Overseas students 2011/12 entrants onwards - £15,535
Overseas students pre 2011/12 entrants - £14,830
Find out more about our fees and funding policies.
Professional recognition
The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society and the Health Professions Council (HPC), and provides eligibility for BPS Chartered Psychologist status, full membership of the Division of Counselling Psychology and eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the HPC.
Programme length
36 months full-time
Start date
September
Programme Director
For general enquiries
T: 0800 980 3200 or
+44 (0)1483 681681
E: pg-enquiries@surrey.ac.uk
For admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1483 686931 or 689176
E: psychology-pg@surrey.ac.uk