Applied Social Psychology
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Entry requirements
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.
Your undergraduate degree should be in psychology or a closely related subject with a substantial psychology component. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Months of entry
September
Course content
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:
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consumer beliefs and behaviour
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intergroup relations and crowd dynamics
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issues related to health and illness
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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.
Pathway to doctoral study
This Masters is recognised by the ESRC-funded South East Network for Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership as a pathway to doctoral study.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- psychology@sussex.ac.uk