MA Political Psychology

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 Research 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.