
MSc Social and Applied Psychology
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Learn to think like a social psychologist with our MSc Social and Applied Psychology degree. This helps you understand and solve today’s real-life problems. We have hundreds of social interactions each day.
This includes everything from social media chats to face-to-face meetings. But how do they impact the way we think, feel, and behave? Our Master’s programme in Social and Applied Psychology looks at the newest topics in the field.
You’ll learn methods for social psychological research. These include experimental design, measuring attitudes, and using interviews and focus groups. You'll also explore experimental questionnaire design and field experiments.
You'll also gain skills in communicating, writing, and analysing complex data. The course leads to a substantial Master’s research project. You’ll work on this with support from active researchers.
Key highlights
- Research methods including experimental design, attitude measurement and focus groups
- Training in experimental questionnaire design and field experiments
- Develops skills in communicating, writing and analysing complex data
- Substantial research project supported by active researchers
- Applies social psychology to understanding and solving real-life problems
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Typical UK Entry Requirements: Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.2 Degree Subject Psychology or related degree (eg. medicine, neuroscience or biological science)
Careers this course leads to
- Social researcher
- Research assistant
- User experience researcher
- Behavioural insights analyst
- Market research analyst
- Policy analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £23,850 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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