This programme is taught by the School's outstanding research group in social psychology. Our teaching and research covers the psychology of intergroup behaviour, group decision and performance, attitudes and persuasion, organisational psychology, social cognition, children's self-concept and social attitudes, and cross-cultural questions, relating social psychological research in these areas to social problems. Course tutors include academics and experts who work in the media, the health service and other applied settings. The MSc is recognised by the ESRC as a basis for PhD research.

The MSc programme will provide an overview and critical evaluation of the major issues, investigative strategies, and empirical findings of recent attempts to integrate these different approaches to 'brain cognition'. We believe Kent offers a distinctive and attractive programme.

Course content

• Advanced Statistics and Methodology
• Current Issues in Social and Applied Psychology I: Theory
• Current Issues in Social and Applied Psychology II: Applications
• Two options from a range including: Advanced Developmental Social Psychology; Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development; Advanced Topics in Group Processes; Advanced Topics in Intergroup Relations; Developmental Psychology in Professional Practice; The Psychology of Eyewitness Testimony.
• Research Project

Assessment

Assessment is mainly by coursework assignment (4-6,000-word essays), examination (for the Advanced Statistics and Methodology module only), plus the dissertation.

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Carly Turnham,
School of Psychology, Keynes College,
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NP, UK
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