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Full time
1 year
SEP-25
MSc - Master of Science
Social Psychology
Taught
Why choose this course
Study?the?science of how we think, feel and behave in social contexts, on a curriculum designed to?immerse you in theories, methods and evidence-based research within the field, while allowing you to explore the historical background of social psychology
Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories,?to delve into the science of how we think about ourselves and other people, and how we influence and relate to one another
Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in?individual differences,?emotions,?prejudice and discrimination,?social communication?and much more
Join?our Social Emotions and Equality in Relations?Research?Group?to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world
Join the 100 per cent of our postgraduate psychology graduates who go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).
What you will study
You’ll explore topics such as prejudice and?discrimination, moral judgement?and emotions. You’ll examine how individuals and groups interact to construct and maintain identities, and the links between psychology and social change, communities and relationships.
We’ll provide you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary approaches?and the skills required to conduct research in the field, through cutting-edge methods and techniques. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, including the use of statistical software, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret data.
You’ll complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out experiments and projects on important topics in the field, with previous students researching:
Is the world neutral for non-binary people? Investigating linguistic differences in cisgender and non-binary individuals
Investigating the sexual double standard in consensual non-monogamy: are women evaluated more harshly?
Careers and graduate prospects
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.
We’ll provide you with valuable analytical, experimental and research skills that are in high demand in a wide range of careers.?100 per cent of our postgraduate psychology graduates go on to employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2023, HESA).
Our alumni take on roles as consultants, market researchers, social researchers and support?workers. They work?for governments, charities, think-tanks and pressure groups, with previous graduates employed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and the Office for National Statistics.
For this course (per year)
£10,500
For this course (per year)
£25,000
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application.
The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which represents over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity and places cultural inclusivity at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven university...more
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