MA Community Psychology at University of Brighton

Community psychology brings social change to the forefront of the way that we understand and promote psychological wellbeing. It provides an alternative to the standard model of psychological enquiry that foregrounds the individual at the expense of the collective, instead contextualising the difficulties faced by particular communities before seeking to develop solutions through participatory and action-oriented research.

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Science  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year; part-time: at least 2 years (UK students only)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The MA in Community Psychology was founded in 2011 and continues to go from strength to strength, attracting students from around the globe. Through lectures, workshops, seminars and the facilitation of community research partnerships, the course provides opportunities to explore the appropriateness and significance of how we work as community psychologists and to better understand the role of ideology inherent in the creation of an effective community psychology. Modules include Community Psychology – Theory and Practice, Research Methods in Community Research, Social Research Practice, Community and Clinical Approaches to Mental Distress, Community Psychology Dissertation, Dissertation, Why Brighton?, Lab facilities, This lab is used for psychological research, specifically:, Stats lab.

Career pathways

The Community Psychology MA explores processes of social change and participatory engagement and equips graduates with the theoretical knowledge, research skills and practical insights necessary for working in the field of community psychology.

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