MSc Social Psychology

The MSc Social Psychology course offered at the University of Kent aims to provide students with a solid grounding in both theory and practice of social psychology. This includes understanding social psychological theories and applying them to solve real-world problems. It promotes the development of critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively.Course Content: The course covers several key areas such as the understanding of social psychological theories, the practice of research methods in social settings, and the contemporary issues in social psychology. It also includes an empirical project where students can apply their learnings to a real-world problem in Social Psychology. Key Modules: This course includes core modules like Quantitative Research for Social Psychologists, Social Psychology: Secrets and Lies, and Investigative Psychology and Offender Profiling. Additionally, students will also engage in Social Research Dissertation - a major research project of their own choosing.Accreditations: The MSc Social Psychology program at Kent University is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, provided the minimum standard of qualification of a second class honors is achieved. Future Careers: Graduates from this course can venture into a variety of careers, such as consultancy, marketing, public relations, human resources, and management, among others. Some may also choose to continue into further research or academic career paths. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.