MSc Applied Social and Political Psychology

The Applied Social and Political Psychology Taught Masters Programme at Keele University is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both political and social psychology. The Programme aims to equip them with research skills to enable them to analyse and critically evaluate various forms of social and political behaviour and develop their understanding of the methods, techniques and processes used by psychologists working in these fields.Course Content: The MSc Programme will allow students to study key areas of social and political psychology. They will deal with theories and concepts that underpin psychosocial work at all levels. Study focuses on key questions, such as the impact of social, historical and economic factors, political ideologies and social changes, and their effect on the individual.Key Modules: Some of the key modules included in the Program are Introduction to Social and Political Psychology; Research Methods in Practice; Advanced Social and Political Psychology; and Dissertation in Applied Social and Political Psychology.Accreditations: This programme is a part of the School of Psychology which holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting the university's commitment to providing equality in higher education.Future Careers: The applied focus of this programme will equip graduates with a range of specialist skills and knowledge to work in a variety of roles in public and private sector organisations dealing with policy development, communications, social change, and management. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies in a related postgraduate research programme.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.