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Professor of Experimental Psychology
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Reader in Developmental Psychopathology
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Professor of Philosophy and Psychopathology
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Professor of Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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Senior Lecturer
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Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology
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Professor in Clinical Child Psychology
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Senior Lecturer
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Senior Lecturer
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Lecturer
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Lecturer in Psychology Education
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Deputy Dean of Education
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Senior Lecturer
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Professor of Clinical Psychology
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Lecturer in Psychology
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Senior Lecturer
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Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology
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Reader in Cognitive Clinical Psychology
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology
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Senior Lecturer
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Reader
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Professor of Psychology as Applied to Medicine
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Senior Lecturer
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Reader of Clinical Psychology
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Senior Lecturer
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Reader in Psychology
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Reader in Clinical Psychology
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Senior Lecturer
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Reader in Clinical Psychology and Digital Mental Health
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Vice Dean (Psychology & Systems Sciences)
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Lecturer in Psychology
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The Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) was founded by Professors David Clark, Anke Ehlers and Paul Salkovskis in 2000. The current Joint Clinical Directors are Dr Blake Stobie and Professor David Veale. CADAT has made clear contributions in the fields of research, clinical care, education and training; the tripartite mission of King’s Health Partners. Our Centre is a leader in research, training and the clinical treatment of anxiety in the UK. CADAT is also a psychological therapy outpatient service based within the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and is the main contributor to research into anxiety disorders in the Trust.
We aim to increase the understanding of cognitive and behavioural development in individuals with autism and the factors that influence this over time. Our interests extend from the basic science of cognitive development and behaviour to the clinical application of this work via screening, diagnostic, epidemiological, intervention, and 'at risk' studies.
In the Developmental Psychopathology Lab, we investigate how stressful environments exacerbate underlying genetic vulnerabilities to affect children’s development. We are particularly interested in the impact of psychopathology in caregivers (and associated risks) on children’s antisocial behaviour, and the relative role of prenatal and postnatal risk exposures.
Adolescence is a key period for the prevention and treatment of depression and anxiety, as half of lifetime mental health problems start by the age of fourteen. However, few evidence-based treatments exist and current services are limited. Additionally, help-seeking is very low, particularly among black and minority ethnic groups.
The Researching Emotional Disorders and Development (REDD) Lab is a research group led by Dr. Jennifer Lau. We study typical and atypical development of emotional and social behaviour across childhood and adolescence. We focus on why some young people experience more difficulties during this period than others, and what strategies could be used to overcome these difficulties.
Our research group predominantly takes an experimental approach to address questions of relevance to cognitive and social psychology. With a strong focus on experimental design to identify causal relationships our work addresses questions relating to social cognition, imitation, empathy, theory of mind, emotion, motivations, decision making, and learning.
The GLAD lab conducts research on autism and other developmental disorders across the globe. Our research focuses on the identification and assessment of autism, including the development, adaptation and validation of tools to better characterise the heterogeneity of autism.
The Health Psychology section at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience has been influential in the evolution of Health Psychology as a discipline in the UK. We are internationally recognised for excellence in research and teaching, benefitting from collaborations within the IoPPN, a world renowned research centre for Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience, as well as with the KCL School of Medicine and Life Sciences, the Dental Institute, and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. This inter-disciplinary practice is also demonstrated by clinical and research partnerships with King's Health Partners.
Our research investigates factors which contribute to the mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and other sexual and gender minority individuals (LGBTQ+). We apply the findings to develop interventions to reduce distress in sexual and gender minorities.
PACT (Parents and Communities Together) is an early intervention project that provides support and information for pregnant mothers and their infants. Citizens-UK, the largest community organising charity in the UK, formed an initial alliance with local civic and statutory institutions including faith-based groups, children’s centres, and primary schools
The majority of people with psychosis and a substantial minority of the healthy population report psychotic-like anomalous experiences, such as hearing voices. What factors determine whether such experiences lead to a pathological or benign outcome? Are the psychological processes identified by cognitive models of psychosis involved in leading to a ‘need-for-care’? How can research involving individuals with psychotic experiences who do not cross the psychosis threshold inform psychological interventions for psychosis?
The Virtual Reality (VR) Lab is led by Dr Lucia Valmaggia and is a multidisciplinary group of clinical academics, neuroscientists, post-docs and students.
Thinking of applying for a PhD in Psychology?
The Department of Psychology welcomes applicants with a suitable qualification (2:1 or 1st class honours degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or a related subject) to undertake Full-time or Part-time PhD’s.
Prospective students
Before applying for a PhD, you will need to identify a supervisor and funding.
Step 1: Finding a Supervisor
Once you have identified an area of research, we advise you to contact supervisors directly and provide:
- An up-to-date CV
- A clear and concise outline of your research topic ideas and areas of interest
Think carefully about how the supervisors research aligns with your proposed project(s).
Supervisors in the Psychology Department [PDF, 137KB]
Step 2: Finding Funding:
Unless you have successful secured your own funding already – via a government scheme, scholarship or will be self-funding, please visit the College’s Postgraduate Research funding webpage to see current funding opportunities.
Where to find studentship funding calls?
Self-funded students:
The department will consider self-funded PhD’s on a case-by-case basis.
As a guideline, for the academic year 2019/20, the total cost of a full-time PhD for 3 years is approximately £70,000 for home students (£6,100 tuition fees, an estimated £2,300 for research expenses and conference attendance, and £17,009 living expenses in London, per annum), and approximately £125,000 for overseas students (£23,000 per annum tuition fees). Further information can be found here
If applying as a self-funded student, you will be required to provide a clear statement confirming how you propose to fund your studies in your application. Be prepared to provide evidence to support this.
Step 3: Making an application
To apply for a PhD, complete an online application via myApplication
It is essential that the following information is provided before a decision can be made in regards to your general eligibility:
- Two academic references
- Degree transcripts
- English Language test certification (if appropriate)
- Personal statement and supporting information
- Letter of support from your supervisor
For more information on the application process and deadlines, please visit the ‘How to Apply’ webpage.
For general enquiries about PhD opportunities at the Department of Psychology, please contact us.
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