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About the course
This course offers a unique opportunity to study how psychological insights can throw light on politics. The course covers the roots of political violence, propaganda, the appeal of political ideologies, effective political leadership and much more.
Why study MA Political Psychology at
Entry Requirements
The normal requirements for embarking upon a postgraduate taught degree are:
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject.
If you lack the formal academic qualifications needed to enter a postgraduate or post-experience degree, there are several alternative routes to follow - some based on experience. Contact the Future Students Enquiry Team for more information.
Please see course website for further details.
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Join us 2pm-5pm to find out more about postgraduate study, hear about funding options and talk to academic staff about our courses.
Location
Bournemouth University Talbot Campus Fern Barrow Poole BH12 5BB
Contact
Find out what studying a BU Master's or research degree is really like at this Virtual Open Day. Join us 2pm-5pm (UK time) and get your questions answered.
Location
Online
Web
https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/events/28-june-virtual-postgraduate-open-day
Contact
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Scholarships
For courses starting January 2023, September 2023 and January 2024. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
Music scholars receive free tuition and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
As part of your application, you will need to source two references. Referees can include your Director of Music, music teacher, instrumental/vocal coach, ensemble conductor etc, or any other person qualified to write about your musical abilities.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£600
Eligibility
Any UK, CI, ROI or international applicant applying for a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course at BU
You must be able to demonstrate that you are a talented musician or vocalist, and that you have been involved in ensemble activity.
Application Procedure
Apply online by 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January. Late applications may be considered if there are funds remaining.
For courses starting in January 2023, September 2023 and January 2024. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
The BU Sport Scholarship is available to high level sporting athletes coming to study at either undergraduate or postgraduate level at BU. The scholarship is designed to provide you with the funding you need to develop your sporting abilities and take them to the next level.
You can apply for up to £5,000 of funding and put this money towards coaching, equipment, competition entry fees, travel expenses or/or support services.
You must demonstrate excellence in your chosen sport, and be part of a Regional, National and/or International squad and compete at that level. Athletes receiving a scholarship will ideally represent BU in the BUCS programme (League and Individual), as well as themselves and/or their club at regional, national or international level. Individual athletes will also need to be competitive with top performers within the BUCS programme.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£500 to £5,000
Eligibility
You must be a high performing sportsperson and have the desire to continue to develop in the sporting arena, as well as academically
Any UK, CI, ROI or international applicant applying for a full-time postgraduate course delivered at BU
Application Procedure
Apply online by 31 August if your course starts in September and 30 November if your course starts in January.
For courses starting in January 2023, September 2023 and January 2024. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
The Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship for international students is designed to recognise outstanding academic achievement.
If you are applying for a Postgraduate Diploma, distance learning course or certain courses delivered by the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, you will not be eligible for this award
You can receive this scholarship alongside a Sports or Music scholarship, but cannot receive any other academic award.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£3,500 (tuition fee reduction)
Eligibility
Any international applicant for a full-time taught postgraduate course or Master's by research at BU
You must have achieved a minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree (or international equivalent grades - see below), or a CPE with a merit profile
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) and Legal Practice Course (LPC) are eligible for this award.
Application Procedure
Automatically awarded.
For courses starting in January 2023, September 2023 and January 2024. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
The Academic Scholarship recognises outstanding academic achievement among our postgraduate applicants. To qualify for this award, you need to demonstrate an excellent academic profile that is relevant to your course.
You cannot receive this scholarship if you are applying for a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, distance learning course, or part-time course
Value of Scholarship(s)
£2,000
Eligibility
- Any UK, ROI or CI student applying for a full-time taught postgraduate degree or Master's by Research at BU
- You need to have an upper second-class honours (2:1) or above from a Bachelor's degree, or CPE with merit profile
- Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma Legal Practice (LPC) and Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE) are eligible for this award
- You can receive this scholarship alongside a Sports or Music scholarship, but cannot receive any other academic award.
Application Procedure
Automatically awarded.
A full Chevening Scholarship includes:
tuition fee waiver
travel to and from your home country
an arrival allowance
the cost of an entry clearance (visa) application
a grant for thesis or dissertation
an excess baggage allowance
a monthly personal living allowance.
Value of Scholarship(s)
A tuition fee waiver plus other allowances
Eligibility
Any international student applying for a full-time taught Master's degree at BU who is a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country at the time of application and who intends to return there at the end of the period of study
You must hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to at least an upper-second class Honours degree in the UK
Have achieved the minimum Chevening English language requirement - minimum IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent
Have completed at least two years' work experience before applying.
Application Procedure
The deadlines are country specific but applications usually open in August each year and close in November for September entry in the following year: https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/
For courses starting in September 2023. Scholarships cannot be deferred.
Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas are not eligible for this award. You cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarships
Applicants from Ghana can apply for one of the following courses:
LLM Public International Law
LLM International Commercial Law
LLM International Tax Law
LLM Intellectual Property.
Applicants from Egypt can apply for any BU full-time postgraduate course.
Value of Scholarship(s)
£10,000
Eligibility
Applicants for full-time taught postgraduate courses who are resident in Ghana or Egypt. You must have achieved a minimum of a UK upper second-class Honours (2:1) degree (or overseas equivalent) that is relevant to your postgraduate study.
Applicants from Ghana can apply for one of the following courses:
LLM Public International Law
LLM International Commercial Law
LLM International Tax Law
LLM Intellectual Property.
Applicants from Egypt can apply for any BU full-time postgraduate course.
Application Procedure
Apply online. Your application should include an excellent personal profile as part of your personal statement.
