MSc Applied Social and Political Psychology in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University

Psychology helps tackle major societal challenges by deepening our insight into human cognition, emotions, actions, and relationships. From resolving conflicts and combating discrimination to addressing inequality and ableism, this field offers valuable perspectives. Under the guidance of distinguished faculty, you'll apply research concepts to practical initiatives while exchanging ideas with a global student body, gaining awareness of how social settings, personal backgrounds, and cultural contexts mold beliefs and attitudes.
Addressing contemporary social problems starts with comprehending human behavior - the complex interplay of individual ethics, societal norms, and collective values - and identifying impactful strategies for transformation.

If you're driven to address pressing issues like economic disparity, public health, environmental crises, gender equity, migration, or social inclusion, our MSc in Applied Social and Political Psychology equips you with tools to examine the underlying drivers of these challenges.

This program trains you to effectively implement social psychology frameworks, evidence-based findings from diverse methodologies (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed), and intervention strategies to address tangible issues impacting people globally.

Given that conventional psychological studies often overlook approximately 95% of the global population, there's urgent need for culturally sensitive research that reflects varied human experiences. Our curriculum emphasizes creating, assessing, and conducting ethical psychological studies that honor human diversity. You'll join an institution actively working to decolonize academic content and investigative approaches.

The program emphasizes practical application, featuring an optional Psychology Placement and collaborative research initiatives alongside required dissertation work. These opportunities leverage our faculty's proficiency in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method research designs. Placement options span numerous disciplines and reflect our staff's wide-ranging specializations, including environmental psychology, moral psychology, digital behavior, collective violence, counterterrorism, legal psychology, and investigative interviewing techniques.