MSc Applied Social and Political Psychology

MSc Applied Social and Political Psychology

This program has been carefully developed for students who are interested in gaining advanced knowledge of psychological theory as this relates to social and political issues and the potential for such knowledge to generate progressive social change. The degree program will equip you to engage critically and analytically with these issues and help you to develop novel ways of thinking about yourself, those around you, and society at large. The theoretical and applied nature of this program will offer you the opportunity to study how psychology helps interpret some of the most pressing social and political issues facing human society in the 21st Century and how it can contribute to tackling some of them. In addition to your taught components, you will have the opportunity to undertake a dissertation project on a topic of your choice under the direct supervision of a member of staff. You will be able to use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. A further unique feature of this degree program is that it involves you in the design and implementation of an Action Research Project that is aimed at bringing a tangible, positive change on or off-campus in collaboration with your fellow students and under the supervision of your Module Leader. The program is aimed primarily at students with a degree in Psychology but will also be valuable and relevant to students with an interest or background in Criminology, International Relations, Politics, Sociology, History, and other relevant Social Sciences degrees. Applicants without a degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis, where they can provide evidence of relevant professional experience or other experiential prior learning.

Modules

Semester 1

  • PSY-40085 Critical Approaches to Health, Social and Political Psychology
  • PSY-40099 Rethinking Research: Knowledge, Power, and Diversity
  • PSY-40095 Advanced Research Skills, Design and Analysis

Semester 2 

  • PSY-40105 Global Issues: How to Organise for Social Change
  • PSY-40087 Action Research: Co-Creating Research to Make a Difference
  • PSY-40038 Research Apprenticeship in Psychology

Employability

Because we want this program to be a key building block for a successful and meaningful career for you, this program is designed to be as applied as possible (including opportunities to meet inspiring individuals from our non-academic networks), with ample opportunity for research training in diverse methods.

Following this program, you will have an excellent basis to pursue the various career paths, including:

  • Ph.D. research degree
  • Media political & social analysis
  • Researcher and advisor in local and national governments
  • Researcher and consultant in non-profit organizations
  • Researcher and advisor to community and mental health organizations
  • Development officer in educational and training settings
  • Human resources
  • Civil service
  • Setting up your own start-up company in social enterprise

Key Facts

Requirements

  • This course is open to graduates with a first or upper second-class degree in psychology, political science, international relations, peace studies, philosophy, gender studies, history, sociology, anthropology, or overseas equivalent.
  • IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Duration options
Full-time, 1 year

Part-time, 2 years

Start Dates

September

Fees and Applying

EU/Home – Tuition Fees:

  • Full-time: £9,500,
  • Part-time: £5,200

International –

  • Tuition Fees: £17,900
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