MSc Social Psychology at University of Surrey

On this MSc, you'll study the science of how we think, feel and behave in social contexts and immerse yourself in theories, methods and evidence-based research within social psychology. Learn from lecturers who are active researchers in areas such as individual differences, emotions, prejudice and discrimination, social communication, and topics central to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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

On our masters in Social Psychology, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to address real-world societal, intergroup and interpersonal issues by exploring topics such as prejudice and discrimination, moral judgement, and emotions. You'll examine how individuals and groups interact to construct and maintain identities and how psychological principles can be applied to promote social change, strengthen communities and improve relationships. We’ll provide you with an in-depth understanding of contemporary approaches and the skills required to conduct research in the field, through cutting-edge methods and techniques. Core modules include Social Change and Influence, Qualitative Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods and Design, Academic Research Training, Fundamentals of Quantitative Data Analysis, Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis, Msc Dissertation.

Career pathways

With a masters degree in Social Psychology from Surrey, you'll have valuable analytical, experimental and research skills that are in high demand in a wide range of careers. They work for governments, charities, think-tanks and pressure groups, with previous graduates employed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory and the Office for National Statistics.

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