Environmental Psychology MSc

Master

In Guildford

£ 8,100 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Guildford

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our academics will stimulate your curiosity with the theories, methods and practice of environmental psychology. Applying your knowledge to real-world problems, you’ll also reflect on the issues of professional practice as you prepare for your career.

From personal space in offices environments to climate change awareness, we study the relationship between people and environments at every scale.

This is an exciting subject area which, in addition to psychology, will also expose you to elements of social science, environmental science and design. Choosing this course has the added benefit of providing you with strong links to academic institutions and research groups both in the UK and abroad. This includes the chance conduct your own project while supervised by a member of the Environmental Psychology Research Group – an organisation with a strong international reputation for research.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

Start date

On request

About this course

How does the environment in which we live and work affect how we feel, think and act? What can be done to change the interactions between people and their environments to create a better tomorrow? If these are the types of questions which inspire you, then studying our MSc in Environmental Psychology could be ideal. Our School of Psychology established the first MSc in Environmental Psychology in the world in 1973. It is still just one of a few of its type in the world.

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Architectural Engineering, Architectural Landscape, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Interior Architecture and Design, Psychology, Urban Planning, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.

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Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Research
  • Research methods
  • Social
  • Social History
  • Social Networking
  • Social Photography
  • Social Anthropology
  • Social Philosophy
  • Social Media

Course programme

Year 1

Module title
  • DISSERTATION 8000-10000 WORDS
  • ACADEMIC RESEARCH TRAINING
  • KEY QUESTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
  • SOCIAL CHANGE AND INFLUENCE
  • APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY
  • CHRONIC CONDITIONS
  • HISTORY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
  • PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH CARE
  • QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
  • SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (SUST)
  • THE PSYCHOLOGY OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING RESEARCH
  • THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
  • Choose one from the listed optional modules in Semester 2.

Additional information

Overseas fees - £20,400

Environmental Psychology MSc

£ 8,100 VAT inc.