Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

We have 14 Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

Collective problem-solving and rationality in early childhood

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Reasoning has traditionally been viewed as an individual skill. However, recent accounts emphasize its social dimension (Mercier & Sperber, 2011) suggesting that collectives can make inferences to maximize the outcomes for both the individual and the collective (Tomasello, 2019). Read more

Supervisors: Dr B.K Koymen, Dr B.LP Lopez-Perez, Dr K Jensen, Dr B.K Kandemirci

15 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Understanding the factors that influence psychosocial functioning in older people with bipolar disorder

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Bipolar disorder is classified as a lifelong, recurrent condition, associated with functional decline and a reduction in quality of life (Michalak et al., 2005; Bonnín et al., 2012). Older adults are estimated to represent approximately 25% of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder (Ljubic et al., 2021). Read more

Supervisors: Dr E.T Tyler, Dr K Berry, Dr J Palmier-Claus

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Communication and co-speech gestures in Parkinson’s disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition affecting around 1 in 500 people, with significant impact on movements and quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Poliakoff, Dr P Conroy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of a decision tool for people offered bone conduction hearing implants

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Background. Some people with hearing loss cannot wear conventional hearing aids and a bone conduction hearing implant (BCHI) might be considered. Read more

Supervisors: Dr RP Powell, Dr K Kluk, Dr S Peters, Mr KG Green, Dr PFH Feltham-Hill

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Imagery in Action in Parkinson’s disease

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition affecting around 1 in 500 people, with significant impact on movements, which are typically slower and smaller. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Poliakoff, Dr E Gowen

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Children’s cognitive development: how is it affected by traffic-related air pollution in and around schools?

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

There is evidence that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s cognitive development (Gartland et al., 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr NG Gartland, Prof M van Tongeren, Dr T Bannan, Dr AH Hood

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Decluttering primary care in England to improve patient safety

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Reducing the provision of low-value interventions that expose patients to unnecessary risk of harm, both directly, and indirectly, is key to promoting patient safety and reducing healthcare costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof E Kontopantelis, Dr M Anderson, Dr RP Parisi, Dr K.H Howells, Prof C Armitage

26 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Optimising the measurement of working memory for assessment of speech-in-noise perception

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

The ability to hear and understand speech in a noisy background is vitally important to good communication, and ultimately a good quality of life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinrich, Dr R Millman, Dr S Couth

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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An intervention to improve deaf children’s social communication skills

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Deafness and hearing loss combined is the most prevalent sensory deficit experienced by children. In England alone, more than 45000 children are deaf or have a hearing loss. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Heinrich, Dr H Chilton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Inflammatory Arthritis in Childhood: Impact, Outcomes and Safety of Treatment

The University of Manchester Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is the most common inflammatory arthritis of childhood. Although less common than arthritis in adults, a diagnosis of arthritis in a child can have lasting impacts on that child and their families through their entire lifespan. Read more

Supervisors: Prof K Hyrich, Dr L Kearsley-Fleet

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Imagining a Digital Competency Management Ecosystem Approach to Transforming the Productivity of People in the Built Environment

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Dr MY Munir, Dr SP Coates

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Engineering Better Social Outcomes through Requirements Management and Integrated Asset Data Processing

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Underwood, Prof M Bew, Prof P McDermott

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Practical Student Learning and Preparation

The University of Manchester Department of Chemical Engineering

Practical classes are a major part of student learning and help them associate theory with the real world. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T L Rodgers

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Advancing Inclusive and Equitable Approaches for Anticipatory Climate Change Actions

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Geekiyanage, Assoc Prof K Keraminiyage

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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We have 14 Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

We have 14 Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Manchester

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