Course summary
Why choose this course
- 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.
- Apply social psychology to drive positive social change and address global challenges linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including good health and wellbeing, gender equality, reduced inequalities, and peace, justice and strong institutions.
- Tailor the course to suit your interests by choosing from a wide range of optional modules, including The Self and Relationships, Morality and Emotions, Psychology of Real-World Behaviour Change, and the Psychology of Sustainable Development.
- Access our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a six-room virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, to delve into the science of how we think about ourselves and other people, and how we influence and relate to one another.
- Psychosocial Factors Influencing Loneliness Among LGBTQIA+ Individuals
- Examining the Impact of Idealised and Body-Positive Social Media Imagery on Men’s Body Image
- Bullying and Children's Rights: A Quantitative Study of Defending and Passive Bystander Behaviours in Online Bullying Among Children Aged 13 to 16
- What Are Narcissistic Friends For? Evaluating How Narcissism Affects Friendship Quality and Fulfillment of Friendship Functions.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in psychology, or a recognised international equivalent. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each element.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.