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  Social and Organisational Psychology MSc


University of Exeter    Psychology

Full time & Part time September MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part time
Psychology (31)

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The Social and Organisational Psychology MSc programme is a unique opportunity to study at the forefront of social and organisational psychology research. Taught by world-class researchers, you'll benefit from high-quality teaching, supervision, and a supportive atmosphere. The programme offers a research apprenticeship, allowing you to work alongside experienced researchers and write up your findings as a dissertation. With a focus on developing skills for PhD study or professional research, this programme also equips you for careers in psychology, marketing, and business. The course requires a 2:1 Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline with a strong background in research methodology and statistics.

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Overview

  • Our MSc Social and Organisational Psychology is one of only a few Masters programmes in the UK which is provided by researchers working at the cutting edge of both social and organisational psychology
  • The programme is taught by a successful and dynamic group of researchers who, individually and collectively, enjoy a world-class reputation
  • You will benefit not only from the friendly and supportive atmosphere, but also from high-quality teaching and supervision, an exciting and international seminar series, and a wide variety of stimulating extracurricular activities and workshops
  • Equips you with an array of skills which will enable you to function as an effective PhD student or as a professional researcher or practitioner in social psychology and organisational psychology
  • The programme forms part of the Economic and Social Research Council South West Doctoral Training Centre - a hub of world-class social science research

Research apprenticeship

A distinguishing feature of the programme is its research apprenticeship, which will help you develop your research skills by allowing you to work alongside experienced researchers and/or practitioners and write up your findings in the form of a dissertation.

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Entry Requirements

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology. A degree in another discipline may be accepted if it included substantial content in Psychology, research methodology and statistics. Due to the nature of the programme we require applicants to have studied and achieved a 2:1 or equivalent in at least two statistics/research methods modules previously.

Applicants are also required to meet our English language requirements. Please see our website for details.




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