Social Psychology - MSc
University of Kent
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What are the key motives that affect peoples reactions to the social world? Learn how you can leverage psychology to solve real-world problems and create a positive change for individuals, organisations, communities, or society.Immerse yourself in the psychology of intergroup behaviour, social challenges, attitudes, and persuasion. Learn how you can leverage psychology to solve real-world problems and create a positive change for individuals, organisations, communities, or society.Taught by ...Read more

What are the key motives that affect peoples reactions to the social world? Learn how you can leverage psychology to solve real-world problems and create a positive change for individuals, organisations, communities, or society.

Immerse yourself in the psychology of intergroup behaviour, social challenges, attitudes, and persuasion. Learn how you can leverage psychology to solve real-world problems and create a positive change for individuals, organisations, communities, or society.

Taught by world-leading experts, this MSc will equip you with a strong set of skills in research methods, critical thinking, data interpretation and analysis. You will develop and practice communication, problem-solving, and consultancy skills that can be applied in a wide range of settings, preparing you for careers in the non-profit or private sector, or for doctoral studies.

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82/101
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33rd
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52nd
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A Bachelors or Masters degree with: a. Adequate level of academic achievement - A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. All applications are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. b. Statistics and research methods training in the social sciences - This programme includes a one-year statistics sequence which you must normally pass in order to receive your award. The teaching assumes that you are familiar with the following topics: Means and standard deviations; Distributions, hypothesis testing and statistical significance; t-tests; Correlation coefficients; Variables and measurement. 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.

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Accommodation- £115 - £270 per week

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

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Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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