MSc Social and Applied Psychology

The University of East Anglia offers a full-time Masters of Science degree in Social and Applied Psychology. The course strives to build your understanding of the integration of social psychology and applied psychology in a diverse range of settings and encourages you to critically evaluate social psychological theories.Course Content: During this full-time one year course, students will evaluate the processes of social cognition, attitudes, persuasion and conformation, and social identity in their first semester. In the second semester, they will delve into applied social psychology, studying how social psychology can be useful in real-world applications. They will complete a research project and dissertation in a topic area of their interest.Key Modules: Students will engage with modules such as Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology, Social Conformity and Persuasion, and Social Cognition and Relationships. They will study the social self and identity, as well as policy-related applications of social psychology in modules like: Social Psychology Applied, and The Social Self and Identity. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, promising a high standard of teaching and curriculum.Future Careers: With the knowledge and skills obtained from this course, graduates may find opportunities in a variety of sectors including public health, non-profit organizations, government bodies, and roles that require social psychological knowledge. These may include: teachers, social workers, HR managers, market researchers, policy makers and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.