Program Overview

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(PhD, 3 Years)

Duration

3 years

Qualification Awarded

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Level of Qualification

Doctorate Degree (3rd Cycle)

Language of Instruction

English

Mode of Study

Full-time

Minimum ECTS Credits

180

Profile of the programme

Program Objectives

The aim of the PhD program in Psychology is to train the next generation of researchers in the field of Psychology. The program focuses on developing the skills necessary for graduates to become independent researchers at post-doctoral level. The program comprises several areas of specialization; however, candidates will have to propose projects within the specialist areas within the supervisor’s fields of expertise.

Specific aims of the program are to:

• Develop students’ in-depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of Psychology.
• Enhance students’ research skills and facilitate the development of expertise relevant to their research specialization area.
• Educate students in how to disseminate research findings, through publishing in academic journals and/or presenting their work in academic conferences and seminars.
• Prepare students to conduct high-quality and internationally recognized independent research.

Programme Resources:

• Handbook of Regulations and Procedures

Admissions Criteria

Stage 1 – Written application

Candidates need to provide with their application:

1. An accredited Bachelors degree*
2. An accredited Masters degree*
3. Initial Research Proposal
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Letters of Recommendation
6. English Language Proficiency
7. Application form

*At least one of the previous degrees (Bachelors or Masters) must be in Psychology.

Deadlines: 30th May for Fall Semester start 30th November for Spring Semester start

Applications submitted after the deadline (late) will not be assessed and only be considered at the next deadline

Criteria of assessment include:

1. Minimum Entry requirements
2. Quality of the research proposal
3. Quality and appropriateness of the recommendation letters
4. Fit of the proposed project with current supervisor research areas

Stage 2 – Interview

The Department Postgraduate Programs Committee (DPPC) and the Director of Doctoral Programs will assess all written applications and invite for an oral interview only those applicants who pass the first stage of assessment.

Interview dates*:

2nd and 3rd week of January (for Spring Semester start)

1st and 2nd Week of July (for Fall Semester start)

*these are only provisional timings. These can be changed depending on staff’s availability at the time.

Regulations for application proposal

Purpose

The proposal provides the School and potential research supervisors with a clear indication of the topic in which the applicant is interested.

Word length

We recommend that the proposal is between 2000 and 3000 words.

Structure

The proposal should be structured using the following headers and content.

1. Abstract (maximum 250 words)
2. Background and rationale (maximum 1500 words)
3. Methods and plan of analysis (maximum 1000 words).
4. Statement of contribution to research and practice (maximum 250 words).

Assessment

Αssessment comprises of the examination of the thesis proposal, the thesis, the presentation of the thesis as a public lecture and the oral examination (viva).

Graduation

The PhD Program requires the completion of at least 180 ECTS, allocated to the preparation of the research proposal, the main study(ies), data analysis and the writing of the thesis. The program has been structured into six (6) distinct phases (semesters), each consisting of 30 ECTS.

Programme Learning Outcomes

By the end of the period of doctoral study, students are expected to:

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of a specific field of Psychology and mastery of the skills and methods of research associated with that field
2. Demonstrate the ability to conceive, design, implement and adapt a substantial process of research with scholarly and ethical integrity
3. Have made a contribution through original research that extends the frontier of knowledge by developing a substantial body of work, some of which merits national or international refereed publication
4. Be capable of critical analysis, evaluation and construction of new and complex ideas
5. Be capable to communicate with their peers, the larger scholarly community and with society in general about their areas of expertise, through, for example, conferences presentations, seminars, lectures, research articles
6. Be able to promote, within academic and professional contexts, technological, social or cultural advancement in the field of Psychology.

Academic Path

Section: A – Courses

Min. ECTS Credits: 0 Max. ECTS Credits: 0

Section: A – Courses

Min. ECTS Credits: 0 Max. ECTS Credits: 0

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDF-100 | Doctoral Course – Fall semester | 30 PHDS-100 | Doctoral Course – Spring semester | 30

Semester Breakdown

Semester 1

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDF-100 | Doctoral Course – Fall semester | 30

Semester 2

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDS-100 | Doctoral Course – Spring semester | 30

Semester 3

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDF-100 | Doctoral Course – Fall semester | 30

Semester 4

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDS-100 | Doctoral Course – Spring semester | 30

Semester 5

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDF-100 | Doctoral Course – Fall semester | 30

Semester 6

Course ID | Course Title | ECTS Credits ---|---|--- PHDS-100 | Doctoral Course – Spring semester | 30

Faculty

• Dr Marios Adonis
• Dr Andreas Anastasiou
• Professor Menelaos Apostolou
• Professor Marios Constantinou
• Professor Nuno Ferreira
• Dr Polyxeni Georgiadou
• Professor Xenia Hadjicharalambous
• Dr Yianna Ioannou
• Dr Maria Koushiou
• Professor Maria Michailidis
• Professor Ioulia Papageorgi
• Dr Stella Petronda
• Dr Stavroulla Soukara
• Professor Mark Sullman
• Dr Alexia Zalaf

Adjunct Faculty

• [List of Adjunct Faculty Members]