Program Overview

The UCD School of Psychology PhD program is designed to equip students for research, teaching, or applied psychology careers in academia or industry. Students develop specialized knowledge through research and teaching modules, supported by a three-person research studies panel. The program culminates in an original research thesis examined in an oral viva voce examination, demonstrating the student's capacity for scholarship and original research. The degree typically takes 3-4 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time to complete.