MSc Political Psychology

The MA Political Psychology course offered by the University of Essex is designed to provide students with a rich understanding of human behaviour and political processes. It explores how individuals, groups, and societies are influenced by psychological principles that underline political phenomena. Course Content: The programme integrates diverse psychological theories and methods to tackle critical issues in political psychology. Key areas of study include political behaviour, mass violence and conflict resolution, persuasion and influence, and the psychology of radicalisation and terrorism.Key Modules: The course comprises of several modules such as "Survey Measurement In Political Psychology", "Quantitative Data Collection And Analysis", "Mass Violence: Causes and Solutions", among others. Postgraduate students are also required to complete a dissertation on a chosen subject relevant to political psychology.Future Careers: Upon successful completion of the MA Political Psychology course, graduates can have promising careers in various sectors such as consultancy, marketing, international relations, social research, conflict resolution, public policy, etc. This course also provides an excellent foundation for further academic studies and research in the field of political psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.