Social Psychology MSc
Master
In Guildford
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Guildford
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Duration
1 Year
With a strong relevance to current social issues, you will delve into the intriguing theories, methods and evidence-based research within social psychology. During the course of your studies, you’ll study such topics as prejudice and discrimination, moral judgement and emotions. Others areas you’ll cover include exploring how individuals and groups interact to construct and maintain identities and the links between psychology and social change, families and relationships.
Our course also provides you with an awareness of the historical and philosophical background of social psychology, while also giving you an in-depth understanding of contemporary approaches and how to conduct research in the field.
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About this course
Does the science of how we think, feel and behave inspire you? Social psychology is the study of how these important aspects of our humanity can be affected by others and more. Our MSc Social Psychology course allows you to look at a range of the latest social issues through the lens of psychology. You will look deeper into the compelling science of how we think about ourselves and other people and how we influence and relate to one another.
You could join other graduates who’ve gone on to study for additional masters degrees or PhDs in order to become researchers. Other career options you could consider include:
Social research, such as with governments, charities, think-tanks and pressure groups
Consultancy work
Market research
Software designer
Human-computer interaction - user experience research
E-learning design and development
Human factors or ergonomics
Operational research
Health promotion officer
Community development officer
Equality and diversity manager
Project officer
Researcher or analyst roles.
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in Psychology, or a recognised international equivalent.
IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each element.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- Social Change
- Social Psychology
- Dissertation
- Academic
- Training
- Questions
- Environmental
- Throughout
- Health
- HEALTH THROUGHOUT
- Emotions
- Morality
Course programme
Module
- DISSERTATION 8000-10000 WORDS
- ACADEMIC RESEARCH TRAINING
- KEY QUESTIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
- MAINTAINING HEALTH THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN
- MORALITY AND EMOTIONS
- QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
- SOCIAL CHANGE AND INFLUENCE
- SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY OF LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
- APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY AND PUBLIC POLICY
- CHRONIC CONDITIONS
- HISTORY AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
- PERSONALITY AND LIFE COURSE DEVELOPMENT
- 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
Full-time students are required to complete four modules per semester in total: three compulsory modules and one optional module in Semester 1, and one compulsory module and three optional modules in Semester 2.
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Social Psychology MSc