Expected learning outcomes include:Research development and excellenceThe research development of the Ph.D. student is a central aim of the program. From the beginning of the program, all students participate in research projects as part of their Research Development Courses while simultaneously they enter the research lab team of their supervisor.After completing all of the courses and succeeding in the Comprehensive Examination, students then present their Doctoral Research Proposal. If successful, they can proceed with their dissertation and the corresponding Writing Level courses. The dissertation is completed when it has been successfully defended in accordance with the University’s regulations and requirements.
Department: Department of Psychology
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Education
Programme Name: Psychology
Direction: Psychology
Level of Qualification: 3rd Cycle (Doctoral's Degree) [8 Semesters]
Mode of Study: Full time
Language of Instruction: Greek
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The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.• Letters of recommendation.• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).• Submission of preliminary research proposal for admission to a doctoral course (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.
Students must always advise the University's' Postgraduate Study Rules
Successful completion of the requirements of the ProgramUp to 60 ECTS may be exempted from postgraduate courses.
Please advise Postgraduate Study Rules
The diploma dissertation, thesis, research and writing stages are graded with Success / Failure. The final grade of the dissertation is registered in the last semester of its elaboration. The doctoral dissertation is graded as Success or Failure
Based on a survey conducted among the program’s graduates by the University Center for Field Studies of UCY, 100% of graduates are currently employed in areas related to Psychology. Our graduates have been employed as faculty members at Research Centers in Cyprus or abroad, in Ministries, Governmental and Non-governmental agencies, while other graduates are employed as Scientific Associates in research programs or post-doctoral research programs at Academic Institutes inside and outside Cyprus. Additionally, graduates of the program whoalready have a professional license to practice are employed by the state Department of Clinical Psychology, the Department of Reintegration of People with Disabilities, as well as private offices or in cooperation with private medical centers.
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