DPhil in Experimental Psychology (PGR Course)

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This is a 3-4 Year course but can be completed within 2 years (minimum of six Oxford terms) full-time. If your application is successful you will be registered with the Department of Experimental Psychology - Oxford University.

(Course Code 001890)

About the course

 The DPhil in Experimental Psychology course is based upon Research 7bindependent research carried out under supervision, culminating in a 100,000 word written thesis and an oral examination (a viva). (MSc By Research in Experimental Psychology students submit a 50,000 word written thesis and an oral examination).

Ideally, we would like students to complete their DPhil within 3 years (9 Oxford Terms) but the maximum time allowed to complete the course is 4 years (12 Oxford Terms).  The MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology course should be completed within 2 years of commencement.

Successful DPhil applicants are admitted as a Probationary Research Status student (PRS). If the progress (a Transfer Report and mini transfer viva) is satisfactory then the status is changed within the first 2 years (6 Oxford Terms) to that of DPhil or MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology Status.

The first year of study includes attendance of statistical lectures, statistical workshops and departmental seminars.  Students will also be expected to attend other related seminars and conferences as well as give presentations based on their own research in first term of their 2nd Year on the course. The university also offers a large number of courses on transferable skills such as teaching and communicating scientific findings which all our students are encouraged to attend at least ten days per annum.

Finding a Supervisor

Research by DPhil and MSc by Research students is supervised by faculty members based in the Department of Experimental Psychology with the relevant research interests and expertise.  (It is possible to arrange co-supervision with other academic members based in other departments within Oxford or from other institutions).
NB:  Applicants whose 'Research Proposal' falls outside the area of expertise of a potential supervisor(s) in the department are unlikely to be successful with their application.  Therefore we would strongly advise applicants to contact a potential supervisor before applying.