Research opportunities We invite applicants for our PhD programme to discuss possible research topics with a potential supervisor before submitting a formal application. Staff details can be found on our website. Candidates can apply for PhD studentships from the department and from external sources, including Leverhulme Magna Carta doctoral programme and the ESRC funded South-East Network for Social Sciences doctoral training partnership. Research facilities We have a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner for brain imaging, electroencephalography (EEG) for recording brain activity, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS); systems for
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Example modules • Clinical skills • Clinical psychology in various populations (children and young people, adults, older adults, learning disabilities and long term needs) • Adult and child neuropsychology • Health psychology • Interventions (cognitive behavioural, systemic, psychodynamic, groups)
recording eye movements, electropalatograph for analysis of articulatory movements, and equipment for measurement of reaching and grasping movements. We also have a test library of psychometric instruments, soundproof testing booths and observation and infant-testing laboratories. Research groups have frequent seminars in which members present their recent findings, discuss other research and develop ideas and future plans, and host invited external speakers. Career information Graduates are well-equipped to progress to further PhD study, careers in mental health, or to careers in applied settings in commercial and governmental organisations. Previous graduates have entered into a variety of interesting careers, from: Clinical Psychologist in the NHS; Production Assistant at Discovery Networks International; and Research Clinical Psychologist at the Wellcome Trust; to research and academic positions. We have excellent links with hospitals, schools, social services, industrial sponsors and charities as well as other universities and institutes.
The Department of Psychology is a close-knit learning community
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