Psychological Sciences Phd in The University of Sydney, Australia

Psychological Sciences Phd in The University of Sydney

Conduct your own piece of research in psychological sciences. Contribute to knowledge in the sector while improving your professional practice and developing advanced academic skills and knowledge.

We offer research opportunities in:

Cognitive psychology / cognitive neuroscience / social cognition

• Decision-making in applied settings
• Situation awareness and applications to training for blue light services
• Team situation awareness – the role of unconscious emotional information in intuitive decision-making
• Virtual reality as a training tool
• Sound symbolism in infant word learning
• Creation and use of person-models in action prediction
• Using EEG in studies of anxiety, wellbeing and attainment

Forensic Psychology

• Investigative reasoning
• Investigative interviewing – including training interviewers, interviewing vulnerable people, and the role of identity and cultural differences
• Eye-witness testimony
• Training expert witnesses
• Cyberpsychology and cybersecurity.

Plus opportunities for cross-disciplinary research around topics in domestic abuse and homicide, stalking, and sexual violence.

Clinical and mental health and wellbeing

• Psychosocial interventions for people with chronic disease or mental distress
• The social scientific study of the arts and popular culture, identity and social interaction
• The arts in therapeutic contexts
• Care for people with dementia
• Understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder and implications for care
• Mindfulness
• The understanding of psychopathology in terms of underlying neuroscience
• The neuroscience of attachment behaviour and empathy
• Contemporary relational approaches to therapy, brief therapies and couples work

Health and wellbeing

• Psychology and social issues
• Psychological language
• Pedagogy, diversity and elearning
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal