Full time
1 year
23-SEP-24
MA - Master of Arts
Psychology (General)
Taught
This course offers a unique opportunity to study how psychological insights can throw light on politics. The course covers the roots of political violence, propaganda, the appeal of political ideologies, effective political leadership and much more.
Why study MA Political Psychology at BU?
Benefit from regular conferences, public lectures and workshops in Bournemouth and beyond
Previous examples include Professor Candida Yate's inaugural professorial lecture, conferences organised by BU and the Freud Museum with screenwriter Andrew Davies (House of Cards), renowned professor of History from New York Eli Zaretsky and Baroness Hollins.
Careers
Potential career paths
This course offers a highly relevant, challenging and rich encounter with leading-edge theory and research at the complex intersections of psychology and politics. It provides an interdisciplinary basis for doctoral research in many areas, and will be an attractive basis for the development of careers in academia and research.
It also provides a suitable basis for entry to, or professional development within, careers in political and policy research, strategic work for campaigning groups, and political journalism, as well as offering insights and support for those engaged in democratic participation as professional or local politicians.
Please see our website for the application deadlines. You should apply as early as possible to be considered for your course of choice. If you require a student visa, apply for the visa as soon as you have an unconditional offer and receive your CAS. There may be delays in visa processing in your country and you need to be in Bournemouth ready to study for the start of term.
For this course (per year)
£8,750
For this course (per year)
£16,000
Students need to have a Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. International entry requirements: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other components. For more information check out our course webpage.
Based by the sea in south-west England, just two hours from London by train, Bournemouth University offers more than 80 taught master’s courses as well as many research programmes. 16% of its students are in postgraduate study, meaning students will be joining a diverse and thriving postgraduate community. The university has three academic faculties and The Bournemouth University Business School, which divided into individual...more
Full time | 1 year | 23-SEP-24
Full time | 1 year | 23-SEP-24
Full time | 1 year | 23-SEP-24