Program Overview
The Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck University of London is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychosocial Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychosocial Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Texts and Interpretation
- Theories and Sites of the Psychosocial
- Culture, Community, Identity
- Freud in the world: psychoanalysis, literary writing and the legacies of history
- Psychoanalysis and Culture
- Visual Culture: Power and the Image
- A Confusion of Tongues: Illness, Language, Writing
- Cultural Memory
- Degeneration: Science, Culture and Social Prophecy 1850-1945
- Disciplining Sex: Sexuality, Society and Nineteenth-Century Literary Culture
- Fascism and Psychoanalysis
- Gender in Britain
- Language Matters
- Madness and its Meanings
- Masculinities/Femininities
- Mind, Body and Self in the Victorian Age
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum second-class honours degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to psychosocial studies, which includes most humanities and social science disciplines.
In exceptional circumstances, the admissions tutor will consider applicants who have substantial professional experience without a first degree, and who can demonstrate through interview and a written assignment that they have the required academic abilities to complete a Master\'s-level course.
International entry requirements
If English is not your first language the requirement for this programme is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 14,450 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birkbeck University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birkbeck University of London
Birkbeck University of London
London, United Kingdom
Birkbeck College, University of London is a public research university located in London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-04-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60