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The University of Nicosia announces the opening of positions for admission to the Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology, for the Fall 2020 semester.

School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Duration: 3 years

Selection Criteria: Two stage assessment : Stage 1. Preselection on the basis of qualifications and initial research proposal; Stage 2. Individual Interview

Application Deadline: 30th May 2020

Interview: 1st – 2nd Week of July (if deemed necessary, can be conducted via Skype)

Start Date: Fall 2020

Language: All aspects of the programme are conducted in English (application submission, individual interviews, and programme study)

How to Apply

For academic information related to the doctorate contact the programme coordinator Dr Nuno Ferreira via email at ferreira.n@unic.ac.cy.

The application must be submitted only via the online procedure available at: https://www.unic.ac.cy/apply.

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.

Doctoral students are expected to design and execute an independent original research project and produce a Thesis. Through their research project students are expected to evidence an original contribution to knowledge, develop or apply innovative research or intervention methods, and as a result advance scientific knowledge in an area of Psychology.

The specific aims of the programme are to:

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

The programme is offered in English.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR PROJECTS RELATED TO THE SUPERVISORS AREAS OF EXPERTISE (LISTED here)

Admission Requirements and Procedures
Candidates need to provide with their application:

1. An accredited Masters and Bachelors degree along with their respective Official Transcript. At least one of the previous degrees (Bachelors or Masters) must be in Psychology.
2. Initial Research Proposal (Information on how to prepare the proposal available on the “Regulations for application proposal” document) *need to add link*
3. Statement of Purpose: Applicants are required to submit a comprehensive letter outlining their academic and individual competencies and state why they believe they are suitable for admission to the Program. The statement should not be more than one page long (Times New Roman 12, single spaced)
4. Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must obtain two recommendation letters from individuals who have known the applicant in an educational and/or professional environment. At least one of the recommendation letters must be from an academic institution where the applicant has studied previously.
5. English Language Proficiency: TOEFL (paper based test 600, computer based test 250, internet based test 100) or IELTS 6.5. For students who graduated from an English speaking University, English language is not a requirement.
6. Application form: Applicants must submit an application form for admission and enrolment to the program. The application form requests general information about the applicant, their qualifications, relevant experience.
7. Application Fee: An application fee of €55 (non-refundable) will need to be paid upon submission of the application. Alumni of the University of Nicosia are exempted from this.

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. The interview will assess the candidate’s abilities in critical thinking, scientific communication, fit of the proposed project with the department’s lines of research and supervisory match and availability. If the candidate is successful at interview level, an invitation letter to join the program will be sent within two weeks of the interview date.

Final Evaluation: In view of the limited number of applicants to be admitted to the program, the Department Doctoral Program Committee will decide on the basis of merit and by evaluating specific criteria who are the most suitable candidates to be admitted to the program. The Committee will exercise its judgment, taking into account the overall quality, merit and feasibility of the research proposal, the quality of the prior research work of the candidate and the candidate’s academic and other relevant qualifications as included in the curriculum vitae and the applicant’s performance during the individual interview.