MSc Social and Cultural Psychology at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Examine how culture and society shape how people think, behave and interact. You’ll explore the complex relationships between social and cultural norms and individual human behaviour, and learn how we can apply this knowledge to tackle pressing social problems. The programme blends sociological, anthropological and economic perspectives to investigate topics such as social identities, inter-group relations, and social representation.

Department: Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Contemporary Social and Cultural Psychology, Dissertation.

Career pathways

This programme is intended to equip you for a career in business organisations, communities, health, the media, development and international agencies, government or in research. Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a social science discipline (a background in psychology is desirable but not required). English language requirement: Higher (IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and 6.5 in listening, writing and speaking).

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,300 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,000 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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