Course summary
This course offers a unique opportunity to study how psychological insights can throw light on politics. The course covers the roots of political violence, propaganda, the appeal of political ideologies, effective political leadership and much more. Why study MA Political Psychology at BU?
- Learn from academics with a wide range of expertise covering the broad spectrum of political psychology and political communication
- Become well versed in some of the most pervasive issues that shape the parameters for today’s politics
- Attend the Association for Psychosocial Studies (APS) reading groups and lectures with speakers from a range of perspective on key political issues
- Engage in research and projects alongside staff and students across the Faculty of Media & Communication
- Join events organised by the two Resreach Centres – The study of Conflict, Emotion & Social Justice (CESJ) and the Centre for Comparative Politics and Media Research (CPMR), students can attend presentations of ongoing research by their members and guest speakers, and contribute to the discussions.
Modules
Issues and Debates in Political Psychology; The Psychodynamics of Political Culture and Society; The Psychology of Democracy; The Psychology of Fundamentalism and Political Violence; Research Imagination; The Final Project. Option units* (choose one): Political Marketing & Campaigning; Diplomacy & International Relations; Political Journalism; Media & Global Challenges; Youth Culture & Media *Please note that option units require minimum numbers in order to run and may only be available on a semester by semester basis. They may also change from year to year.
Entry requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. If English is not your first language, you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, listening and reading.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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