Program description
Political Psychology - MSc
This Program explores the relationships between political and psychological processes. There is now a growing interest among researchers and policy makers in the psychological underpinnings of individual and group behavior in the political arena. This Program is one of the very few in political psychology in the UK, and is designed to provide you with an advanced understanding and training in the psychological roots of political behavior.
Befitting a field that is growing in importance and relevance, the Program will provide a unique interdisciplinary focus on key current issues such as the nature of political ideologies, support for socio-political systems, perceptions of government, justice and inequality, beliefs in political conspiracies and political conflict and violence.
Students entering this Program will gain a rigorous training embracing cutting-edge theories and models, alongside research and analytical skills with a strong focus on quantitative methods. The Program thus provides an excellent grounding for students interested in a variety of careers, including survey and consumer research, marketing, public relations, political communications and government.
Admission requirements
Entry Requirements
Students applying for a postgraduate degree must normally have a British first or second class honours degree in a relevant or appropriate subject, or the equivalent from an internationally recognised institution. However, all applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. Please note that each program of study will have specific entry requirements too. Look up your program using our course finder and check under the 'Entry requirements' tab.
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English Language Requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level. See our English language requirements page on our website for full details.
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The MSc in Political Psychology is composed of five compulsory modules and one optional module. The compulsory modules are Statistics and Methodology (SP801), Political Psychology (SP860), Advanced Topics in Intergroup Relations (SP813), Public Opinion: Nature and Measurement (PO956) and a supervised empirical or theoretical dissertation (SP861).
Modules are taught by both the School of Psychology and the School of Politics and International Relations.
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Scholarships & funding
The University of Kent has a long tradition of welcoming international students from around the world and is pleased to offer a number of Scholarships for Undergraduate and Taught Masters students. The Scholarships are worth £8,000 towards the cost of tuition fees and are offered to nationals of any country paying overseas fees.
Further details on how to apply and a full list of scholarships available can be found on the University of Kent's Scholarships and Funding web pages.
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