Cyberpsychology
Entry requirements
UK Offers
The standard entry requirements for this course are: 2:1 in an undergraduate Psychology degree, or a closely related degree with an understanding of psychology research methods and statistics awarded by a UK University or overseas equivalent.
International Offers
Find out about our requirements and see useful information for international applicants:
If you are uncertain whether you will be eligible to apply for this course, please contact our Admissions team.
Months of entry
January
Course content
MSc Cyberpsychology intricately explores human interaction with technology and its impact on our behaviour.
Cyberpsychology helps us to answer:
- Why do people behave differently in online environments?
- How has technology enhanced opportunities to connect with others?
- What are the different online risks for young and old generations? And what can we do about it?
- How can we use different technology (e.g., robots, AI) for good?
Information for international students
International Offers
Find out about our requirements and see useful information for international applicants:
If you are uncertain whether you will be eligible to apply for this course, please contact our Admissions team.
Fees and funding
We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit or financial need.
Funded scholarships and bursaries may be awarded across all schools of study, and represent a partial remission from tuition fees. Bursaries are means-tested and are intended for those who need a contribution towards their fees in order to study at Buckingham.
Students applying for this course may be eligible for the following:
UK Students
International Students
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Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Throughout Buckingham’s MSc Cyberpsychology, you’ll engage in weekly small-group tutorials with your module tutor, with in-depth and thought-provoking discussions on various topics that enhance your communication skills. You will also acquire subject topic-specific knowledge and develop research methods skills that you will apply on a supervised dissertation research project of your choosing. The programme has a focus on applicability, so you will be developing skills that will be relevant for future employability.
Course Highlights
Throughout this course, you will experience:
- Weekly tutorial meetings for each of the modules
- Broad understanding of research methods application
- Supervised dissertation research project of your choosing.
Assessment
| Assessment | What kind of work will I be doing? (proportionally) |
|---|---|
| Dissertation | 90 |
Course contact details
- Name
- info@buckingham.ac.uk
- info@buckingham.ac.uk