Environmental Psychology MSc

What you will study

Across the MSc programme, you will explore the relationship between people and their physical environment at every scale, from personal space in homes and offices to engagement with the natural world and awareness of environmental crises.

Within individual modules you will address issues around pro-environmental behaviour, nature and health, architectural psychology and urban environments, social change, and sustainable development, while reviewing and critically engaging with major theories and models within environmental psychology. You will also select one optional module to deepen your knowledge in an area of your choice (healthcare, global challenges or behaviour change). As a result, you will gain the knowledge and skills to support the design, management and use of environments that benefit human function and health and encourage sustainable behaviours.

We will teach you qualitative and quantitative research methods, including the use of statistics, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret data. We offer tailored research methods training depending on your prior experience and qualifications in social science.

You’ll also complete a research dissertation, applying your theoretical and research methods skills to a topic that matters to you. Previous student projects have ranged from climate change perceptions to privacy in open-plan offices, VR experiences of urban settings, 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.

Research groups

You’ll be invited to join our Environmental Psychology Research Group where we investigate how people interact with different types of environments, how these interactions impact people’s personal wellbeing, and how we should go about developing and managing healthy places and spaces for all. We aim to inspire your research creativity and curiosity, and support you in becoming an independent researcher within a positive academic community.

You’ll participate in discussions about key research topics, cutting-edge findings and publications, and you’ll benefit from our links with renowned research institutions and industry organisations across the world. We also have a host of external speakers who visit us and present their work, and a collection of seminars and workshops that allow you to network with like-minded individuals and take the next steps in your career.

Facilities

Our exceptional facilities will give you access to the latest equipment, including a virtual reality suite to simulate real-life scenarios and two observation labs. You’ll also have access to an extensive library of psychometric and clinical tests, 20 bookable project rooms, a breakout space, equipment lockers and a computer lab.

IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each element.

These are the English language qualifications and levels that we can accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.