From crowd behaviour to perception and studies of the brain – you'll work with experts who will guide and support you through your research project.<br><br>Sussex is one of the largest and most diverse centres for the study of psychology in the UK. You'll work in an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment, within a community of postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and field-leading faculty. <br>You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work. For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field. For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You'll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.