PhD opportunities in Psychology

Stirling Psychology delivers world class scientific research, coupled with innovative and reflective research-led teaching. We aim to foster basic research in the science of mind and behaviour, linked to direct impacts for society. Our research strategy focuses on the development of inter-disciplinary multi-methods approaches and our academics work collaboratively across three research themes: Cognition in Complex Environments; Behaviour & Evolution; and Health and Behaviour Change.

A common thread across our research projects is a desire to develop theoretical understanding of behaviour in complex real-world settings. Psychology has invested heavily in research infrastructure, including our own Kindergarten. Purpose built laboratories provide support for health, human electrophysiology, face and vision research, while recent investment in mobile technology and virtual/augmented reality provide novel approaches to the investigation of psychological questions.