The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are many ways to access PhD funding. A studentship is usually a package that provides full funding for tuition fees and living costs. Information about studentships relevant for those wishing to study in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences can be found below.
Tuition fees
Alumni discounts
PhD funding
Magdalen Vernon PhD studentship
The School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences offers a fully funded PhD studentship in a research project aligned with our research. The studentship is named in honour of Professor Magdalen Vernon (1901–1991), who was the first female Head of the then Department of Psychology at Reading.
This four-year graduate teaching assistantship covers fees at the Home or International rate, and a maintenance stipend towards living expenses. Please note, that although two studentships are available, due to the nature of funding available only one will cover fees at the International rate. For more information, please email pclsphdadmissions@reading.ac.uk
Find out more about the Magdalen Vernon PhD studentship.
South East Doctoral Training Arc
Students on our undergraduate and master's psychology courses who are interested in continuing on to PhD study are also eligible to apply for PhD funding via SEDarc.
Visit SEDarc for more information
Other available studentships for PhD study
The University's Doctoral and Researcher College School holds further information about studentships and other funding available for both UK and International PhD applicants. We suggest that international students also consider funding sources in their own country to increase their chances of securing finance.