Applied Social Psychology MSc

Gain a thorough grounding in theoretical perspectives, along with state-of-the-art research techniques.

Study applied psychology in an intellectually stimulating and supportive environment. You'll learn from faculty in Social and Applied Psychology - one of the largest groups of social and applied social psychologists in the country, and one of the UK’s leading research groups.

We have expertise in the areas of:

• consumer beliefs and behaviour
• intergroup relations and crowd dynamics
• issues related to health and illness
• psychological interventions.

You’ll develop the skills to undertake postgraduate research in psychology, or to embark on policy-related work or a wide variety of careers involving research. This Masters is recognised as a pathway to doctoral study by the ESRC-funded South East Network for Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership.

CAREERS

Some of our graduates have gone on to further study at doctoral level and many now work as psychology lecturers at universities around the world.

Others have gone on to careers as researchers, project controllers and project managers in businesses and academic institutions.