Political Psychology - MSc

at University of Kent

Modules
The modules below are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Compulsory modules currently include

• POLI9560 - Public Opinion: Nature and Measurement (20 credits)
• PSYC8010 - Statistics and Methodology (40 credits)
• PSYC8130 - Advanced Topics in Intergroup Relations (20 credits)
• PSYC8600 - Political Psychology (20 credits)
• PSYC9970 - Advanced Research Project: Proposal Development (4 credits)

Optional modules may include

• POLI8480 - Negotiation and Mediation (20 credits)
• POLI9510 - States, Nations and Democracy (20 credits)
• PSYC8170 - Social Psychology: Understanding and addressing social problems (20 credits)
• PSYC8440 - Groups, Teams and Organisations (20 credits)
• Compulsory modules currently include
• PSYC9990 - Advanced Research Project in Psychology (60 credits)

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry 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.

Home full-time
£9300

EU full-time
£14000

International full-time
£18600

Home part-time
£4650

EU part-time
£7000

International part-time
£9300

You learn a set of skills that will allow you to pursue a career in areas such as:

• Policy development
• Political consultancy
• Public relations
• Polling and electoral analyses
• Conflict management. 

Upon completing our Master’s courses, our graduates have also pursued doctoral study and academic careers at higher education institutions.