Media Psychology and Applied Communication
12 monthsProgramme duration
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
Online
The MSc in Media Psychology and Applied Communication gives you a unique opportunity to explore how psychological principles shape the way people interact with media, technology, and communication in a rapidly evolving digital world. Unlike many comparable programmes, this course blends scientific insight with applied, hands‑on training, enabling you to design, test, and improve human‑centred communication strategies across sectors such as consumer behaviour, political communication, education, digital health, and user experience.
Delivered fully online, this course offers the flexibility you need to balance study with professional, personal, or care‑related commitments. You will also take part in a two‑week intensive summer school - available either online or in person at MediaCity - where you will accelerate your practical skills in communication design, media production, and creative collaboration.
Throughout the course, you will learn to connect psychological theory with real‑world communication challenges. You will develop the ability to analyse digital behaviour, design and evaluate media content across platforms, and apply evidence‑based approaches to creating effective and ethical communication strategies. With a strong focus on applied learning, industry engagement, and methodological competence, this course equips you to thrive in roles at the intersection of psychology, communication, media, and technology.
Delivered fully online, this course offers the flexibility you need to balance study with professional, personal, or care‑related commitments. You will also take part in a two‑week intensive summer school - available either online or in person at MediaCity - where you will accelerate your practical skills in communication design, media production, and creative collaboration.
Throughout the course, you will learn to connect psychological theory with real‑world communication challenges. You will develop the ability to analyse digital behaviour, design and evaluate media content across platforms, and apply evidence‑based approaches to creating effective and ethical communication strategies. With a strong focus on applied learning, industry engagement, and methodological competence, this course equips you to thrive in roles at the intersection of psychology, communication, media, and technology.
Programme overview
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Master's
Study Mode
Online
The MSc in Media Psychology and Applied Communication gives you a unique opportunity to explore how psychological principles shape the way people interact with media, technology, and communication in a rapidly evolving digital world. Unlike many comparable programmes, this course blends scientific insight with applied, hands‑on training, enabling you to design, test, and improve human‑centred communication strategies across sectors such as consumer behaviour, political communication, education, digital health, and user experience.
Delivered fully online, this course offers the flexibility you need to balance study with professional, personal, or care‑related commitments. You will also take part in a two‑week intensive summer school - available either online or in person at MediaCity - where you will accelerate your practical skills in communication design, media production, and creative collaboration.
Throughout the course, you will learn to connect psychological theory with real‑world communication challenges. You will develop the ability to analyse digital behaviour, design and evaluate media content across platforms, and apply evidence‑based approaches to creating effective and ethical communication strategies. With a strong focus on applied learning, industry engagement, and methodological competence, this course equips you to thrive in roles at the intersection of psychology, communication, media, and technology.
Delivered fully online, this course offers the flexibility you need to balance study with professional, personal, or care‑related commitments. You will also take part in a two‑week intensive summer school - available either online or in person at MediaCity - where you will accelerate your practical skills in communication design, media production, and creative collaboration.
Throughout the course, you will learn to connect psychological theory with real‑world communication challenges. You will develop the ability to analyse digital behaviour, design and evaluate media content across platforms, and apply evidence‑based approaches to creating effective and ethical communication strategies. With a strong focus on applied learning, industry engagement, and methodological competence, this course equips you to thrive in roles at the intersection of psychology, communication, media, and technology.
Admission Requirements
2:1 (or equivalent) Undergraduate degree in: psychology, communication, media, marketing, sociology, politics, education, design, or digital disciplines—but applicants from other areas with relevant interest or experience are also welcome.
1 Year
Sep-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,360
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