About this program
Environmental Psychology MSc
- Study on the only one-year full-time (or two-year part-time) degree in the world to focus on both sustainability and environmental design (established in 1973), to discover how our physical environment influences the way we act, feel and think.
- Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments.
- Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in environmental change, restorative environments, sustainable living and much more.
- Join our Environmental Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions across the world.
- Join the 99% of our psychology graduates who go on to employment or further study.
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Admission requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Architectural Engineering, Architectural Landscape, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Interior Architecture and Design, Psychology, Urban Planning, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We'll also consider relevant work experience if you don't meet these requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each element.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Academic Research Training
- Key Questions in Environmental Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Social Change and Influence
- Quantitative Research Methods
- The Psychology of Architecture and Planning Research
- The Psychology of Sustainable Development
- Dissertation 8000-10000 Words
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Your teaching will be delivered through a combination of:
- Case studies
- Group work (e.g. discussion groups)
- Lectures
- Online learning
- Seminars
- Workshops.
Outside of these, you'll be expected to carry out independent study, including coursework, place analyses and reading.
There may be occasions when the delivery of your teaching is supported by graduate teaching assistants. The University has a set of procedures that govern the use of postgraduate research students in this way.
Tuition
Please visit the University website for more information about tuition fees.
Qualification
You'll explore the relationship between people and their physical environment at every scale, from personal space in offices to climate change awareness. You'll gain the knowledge and skills to support the design, management and use of environments that benefit human function and health.
You'll address issues around architectural psychology, social change and sustainable development, while reviewing the major theoretical formulations and models within environmental psychology. We'll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, including the use of statistics, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret data.
You'll select one optional module to delve into topics, including applied psychology and public policy, chronic conditions and psychological aspects of healthcare.
You'll also complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out research on important topics in the field. Previous student projects have ranged from climate change perceptions to privacy in open-plan offices, biophilic design, and the emotional and cognitive benefits of nature engagement. We'll match your interests with the expertise of our academic staff, ensuring you get the best support.
Career paths
We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
Applying your knowledge to current world problems, we'll prepare for your career. 99% of our psychology graduates go on to employment or further study (*Graduate Outcomes survey 2020, HESA). Our alumni take on roles as creative analysts, environmental planning consultants, planning officers, project managers, renewable energy consultants, sustainability engagement officers and workplace consultants. They work for consultancy organisations and the Government, as well as starting their own businesses.
The broad and transferrable skills that you'll develop are also highly relevant in other fields, including design, engineering, landscape architecture and planning. Many of our graduates go on to complete a PhD, investigating an area of personal interest.
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Expect more at Surrey, the University of the Year for Graduate Employment. Over 95 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study after graduating, putting us firmly in the UK top ten. This performance is a combination of talented and hard-working students and our commitment to helping you get the best work experience and career advice while you are here.
As well as the opportunity to take part in our work placement programme – rated as the best in the UK for four years in a row – across the campus you’ll find amazing simulation facilities: a fully operational pilot process plant, wind tunnels, flight simulators, a courtroom and a Clinical Simulation Centre, home to our Immersive Learning Environment that’ll transport you to the centre of clinical scenarios. These provide a safe, supervised environment to put your skills and knowledge to the test and build your professional readiness.
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