Psychology (Research) | Doctorate / PhD | Humanities & Culture | On Campus | 3 years | Cardiff University | United Kingdom

This program comprises student-led, frontier translational research spanning the entire discipline of psychology and enables you to conduct research and training in your chosen area. You will have the opportunity to contribute to significant advances in knowledge under the supervision of active researchers, many of whom are internationally acclaimed experts in their field. The research undertaken in the School ranges from ‘synapse to society’, and includes normal behaviour in development and adulthood, the breakdown of cognition after stress, trauma and in neurological and/or genetic conditions, as well as key psychological issues of broad importance to society, such as prejudice, reproductive health and optimising performance at work. We undertake outstanding interdisciplinary scientific research under four contemporary research themes: Neuroscience, including behavioural neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, and imaging science Cognitive Science, including cognitive psychology, and perception and action, Developmental and Health Psychology Social and Environmental Psychology, including social psychology, and risk and environment Program aims To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in a range of areas related to research undertaken in the School. The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the academic year. The final modules will be published by September.