StudyQA — Master: Applied Social Psychology — Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (Page 302)

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The broad spectrum of psychology examines the ways in which human beings think, feel, behave and interact. Study Applied Social Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London and you’ll develop an advanced understanding of human social interactions, their origins and their impact on the individual, and equip yourself with knowledge of cutting-edge developments and issues in applied social psychology.

You’ll join a vibrant research community with access to an on-site MRI scanner for studying brain structure and activity, an EEG machine, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) equipment, technology for tracking eye movements, software for creating virtual reality environments and a dedicated baby lab for studying the development of young infants.

You’ll jbe part of a friendly, welcoming department with an excellent staff-to-student ratio, learning through a combination of seminars, lectures and research led by our expert academics.

You’ll graduate with a Masters degree from an internationally respected department, and acquire a range of analytical, methodological and communication skills crucial for PhD study. Follow your passion for Applied Social Psychology at Royal Holloway and you’ll be well-placed to achieve a rewarding career in your chosen field.

Develop applicable skills and knowledge to transfer to PhD study and your future career.
Study in a department ranked 6th in the UK for research (The Research Excellence Framework 2014)
Gain a range of transferable skills to take into your future career, including highly developed literacy and numeracy skills.

Core modules

Multicultural Existence
Topics in Psychological Science
Statistics for Research
Adjustment and Wellbeing
Advanced Techniques in Social and Behavioural Research
Psychology in Applied Settings
Social Research Project

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Bakalavr). Students who have successfully completed a four year Bachelor's degree (Baklavar) in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of either 3.5/5.0 (70%) or 4.0/5.0 (80%).
Specialist Diploma. Students who have successfully completed a Specialist Diploma in an appropriate subject with good grades/GPA and at a reputable university will be considered for entry to a Royal Holloway Master's degree programme. Exact requirements will depend upon the programme, but most departments will ask for a minimum final grade of either 3.5/5.0 (70%) or 4.0/5.0 (80%).
IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and no subscore below 5.5
You are required to register your one reference, even if you have uploaded a copy of their reference. You may be contacted to submit a 2nd reference if we need further information to assess your suitability for the programme you have applied for.
Copies of the transcripts from your undergraduate degree (this can be a transcript of your progress so far if you have not yet completed it)
Copies of any other qualifications you have taken that are relevant to your chosen course
A supporting statement, explaining your motivation to study your chosen course
One academic reference - you can either upload a copy (this is the quickest option) or your referee can enter them directly into the online system once you've completed the application