MSc Environmental Psychology at University of Surrey

Humanity’s relationship with the environment is the most important issue of our lifetime. Environmental psychology is at the very heart of this. Our MSc, which is unique for its focus on both sustainability and environmental design, equips you with the social science knowledge and skills needed to make a difference to our world.

Department: School of Psychology  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Across the MSc programme, you will explore the relationship between people and their physical environment at every scale, from personal space in homes and offices to engagement with the natural world and awareness of environmental crises. Within individual modules you will address issues around pro-environmental behaviour, nature and health, architectural psychology and urban environments, social change, and sustainable development, while reviewing and critically engaging with major theories and models within environmental psychology. You will also select one optional module to deepen your knowledge in an area of your choice (healthcare, global challenges or behaviour change). Core modules include Social Change and Influence, Qualitative Research Methods, Key Questions in Environmental Psychology, The Psychology of Sustainable Development, The Psychology of Architecture and Planning Research, Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis, Fundamentals of Quantitative Data Analysis, Msc Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a masters degree in Environmental Psychology, you could pursue a variety of career paths. Third sector and NGOs WWF UN Office for Sustainable Development ECO-UNESCO Keep Britain Tidy .

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