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International PhD in Applied Psychology

School: School of Social Sciences

Starting: 2025 / 2026

Funding: UK student / EU student (non-UK) / International student (non-EU) / Self-funded

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Project overview

Please note that this programme is currently under review following regulatory changes affecting one of the partner institutions. As such, recruitment and new admissions to the programme are currently paused.

About the project

The International PhD in Applied Psychology is a joint partnership involving Nottingham Trent University, Ramon Llull (Barcelona), and Universidade Catolica Portuguesa (Porto).

It provides a unique international PhD experience where supervision and training are across three different University institutions. You can study in one of four areas:

  • Human relationships across the lifespan;
  • Mental health and psychopathology;
  • Social (in)justice, conflict and psychological well-being;
  • Adaptive and maladaptive behaviours related to digital technologies.

Entry qualifications

Entrants must have a 2.1 (or UK equivalent) undergraduate degree and a MSc at merit/commendation or above (or UK equivalent). Ideally one of the BSc/MSc will be in psychology or related discipline. EU and International students must hold an IELTS English qualification at 6.5 or above in oral and written English.

How to apply

Please visit our how to apply page for a step-by-step guide and make an application.

  • Application deadline: Annually, typically in mid-May.
  • Interview details: Shortlisted candidates are normally interviewed in early June
    each year.
  • Application enquiries: For application-related queries, please contact Dr Vivienne Du at vivienne.du@ntu.ac.uk

Fees and funding

This opportunity is for self-funded PhD students. Applicants are encouraged to apply for external funding and we will support this process if and when required. Find out about fees and funding for PhD projects.

Guidance and support

Find out about guidance and support for PhD students.

Still need help?

Contact Dr Vivienne Du on: