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.
The full course runs full-time over one year or two years part-time, giving you the chance to exit with the following awards:
Full-time
- Postgraduate Certificate: two modules over four months
- Postgraduate Diploma: four modules over eight months
- Masters: four modules plus a dissertation over one year
Part-time
- Postgraduate Certificate: two modules over nine months
- Postgraduate Diploma: four modules over two years
- Masters: four modules plus a dissertation over three years
Year 1, Semester 1
Professional, Contemporary and Ethical Issues in Media Psychology (30 credits)
In this module you will develop a systematic understanding of the psychological effects of media consumption, the use of psychology and psychologists within media, and issues of ethics and responsibility.
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Media Psychology Research Methods (30 credits)
In this module you will develop a rigorous approach to, and comprehensive understanding of psychological research methods in analysing media consumption.
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Semester 2
Psychology of Media Communication (30 credits)
You will develop a detailed understanding of the application of psychology to media communication, persuasion and behaviour change, including the use by different audiences of communication technologies.
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Psychology of Human Computer Interaction, Usability and User Experience (30 credits)
You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the psychological factors involved in usable, accessible and inclusive designs in technology and understand how humans interact with computers.
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Semester 3
Dissertation (60 credits)
The dissertation module is your opportunity to further investigate an aspect of this course through systematic literature review or research project.
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