MSc Social Cognition: Research and Applications

The Social Cognition: Research and Applications MSc course at UCL is designed to imbue students with a deep understanding of the mental mechanisms forming perceptions and attitudes towards the social world. It evolves from a blend of traditional cognitive science and social psychology that investigates how sectioned off aspects of cognition (like memory, attention, and emotion) influence human social interactions.Course Content: The degree course spans over one year (full-time) or two to five years (part-time/flexible). It disseminates knowledge about empirical research methods, mechanisms that drive interpersonal encounters, and existing theories about social interactions. Over the academic year, students are expected to attend face-to-face lectures, practical classes, independent study, and complete a dissertation.Key Modules: The degree course encompasses a variety of modules including Introduction to Statistics for Psychology using R (15 credits), Major Project (60 credits), Practical Training in Psychological Science (15 credits), Research Project (30 credits), Social Cognition: Science and Application (15 credits), Social Cognitive Neuroscience (15 credits), and more. Note: not all modules may be available every year.Accreditations: As part of the University College London's (UCL) Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, a part of the Faculty of Brain Sciences, the course adheres to high academic and research standards.Future Careers: Successful completion of this course opens up numerous career paths. Graduates could end up in careers in digital marketing, policy and social interventions, artificial intelligence, research and academia, among others. This advanced program also ensures students gain the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.