Overview

Media Psychology degree offered at University of Salford is taught at MediaCityUK - the heart of the region's creative and digital industry.

This course will allow you to study the effects of media upon the individual and society, and how psychology can be applied to enhance media design and understand media consumption. In doing so you will also discuss issues of ethics, accessibility, understanding diverse audiences, positive uses of media and professional applications.

Join a unique learning environment, where you will interact with a multi-disciplinary team of experts in psychology, media and human-interactions.

Employment

This master's has been designed to meet the growing need for graduates with an advanced knowledge and skill set to understand the relationship between psychology and the media.

With this qualification, you could pursue a career in psychological consulting within media industries, social media management, user testing, advertising, public relations, marketing, media analysis, media research and development, and academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Issues in Media Psychology

Media Psychology Research Methods

Psychology of Media Communication

The Psychology of Digital Experiences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Salford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Media Studies & Mass Media View 235 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally an upper-second-class honours degree in psychology, media studies or social sciences.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9100 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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