MSc Behavioural Science at University of Kent

Programme overview

This MSc applies psychological insight to real-world settings, teaching how to understand and change behaviour, use data to inform decisions, and design and test interventions with measurable impact. Students complete a research project and may take a placement. It is taught at Canterbury.

Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Advanced Research Methods and Statistics, Solving Social and Organisational Problems, The Psychology of Social Challenges, Professional Research Skills for Behavioural Scientists and a Behavioural Science Research Project; optional modules include Policy Evaluation, Leadership, Groups and Organisations, and Workplace Well-Being and Talent Development.

Career pathways

Graduates work across the public sector, government and non-profit organisations, and in the private sector as consultants, managers, data analysts, social media strategists or marketers; some go on to academic research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.2 or above in an acceptable subject. A Bachelor's or Master's degree with a first or second-class honours (or equivalent) in psychology, social or behavioural sciences, social policy, political science, sociology or another relevant field; related academic or professional backgrounds are also encouraged. Basic statistics knowledge (means, standard deviations, hypothesis testing, significance, correlation) is recommended, and applicants may be asked for additional evidence of statistics training. English language (international applicants): B2 on CEFR, for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country may also satisfy the requirement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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