What you will study
On our masters in Social Psychology, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world societal, intergroup and interpersonal issues by exploring topics such as prejudice and discrimination, moral judgement, and emotions. You'll examine how individuals and groups interact to construct and maintain identities and how psychological principles can be applied to promote social change, strengthen communities and improve relationships.
We’ll provide you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary approaches and the skills required to conduct research in the field, through cutting-edge methods and techniques. We’ll also give you an insight into qualitative and quantitative research methods, including the use of statistical software, ensuring you have a solid foundation to collect, analyse and interpret data.
You’ll complete a research dissertation that will allow you to carry out studies on important topics in the field, with previous students researching:
- Psychosocial Factors Influencing Loneliness Among LGBTQIA+ Individuals
- Examining the Impact of Idealised and Body-Positive Social Media Imagery on Men’s Body Image
- Bullying and Children's Rights: A Quantitative Study of Defending and Passive Bystander Behaviours in Online Bullying Among Children Aged 13 to 16
- What Are Narcissistic Friends For? Evaluating How Narcissism Affects Friendship Quality and Fulfillment of Friendship Functions.
Research groups
You’ll be invited to join our Social Psychology Research Group where our members conduct research for the EU, UK research councils, industry organisations and charities. Recent projects have included:
- Dyadic Nostalgia in Couple Relationships
- Enhancing LGBTQ+ Inclusion in STEM and Energy Research
- Perceptions and Effects of Gender-Based Violence Subversive Humour.
You’ll participate in discussions about research topics, findings and publications, and you’ll benefit from our links with renowned research institutions 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, allowing you to network with like-minded individuals.
Facilities
Our psychology 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 be able to monitor eye tracking and physiological measures such as earlobe temperature, heart rate and galvanic skin response, both in the lab and remotely, using mobile data loggers.
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.