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Cross-Cultural Psychology – (M.Sc.)
Brunel University
School of Social Sciences| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Brunel University
* What makes people in different countries 'different'? How can psychologists explain cross-cultural variations in attitudes and behaviours?
* Do people fall in love in the same way in every country?
* What makes a good leader in Chinese (and other non-Western) societies?
* How might we help migrants best settle in their new culture?
The programme is designed for those with undergraduate degrees in psychology (and related subjects) who wish to gain a greater understanding of the role of culture in psychology, and for those already working in professions where psychology is of importance. We also welcome graduates in related subjects who are interested in learning more about culture and psychology, as well as students who might ultimately want to continue on a PhD programme. By including materials from across the social sciences, the course aims to utilise the complementary disciplines within the School in order to offer a truly inter-disciplinary perspective.
Teaching on the course is by renowned international experts on culture and ethnicity, with the Brunel teaching team being complemented with visiting speakers from around the world. Recent invited lecturers have included specialists from the US, Hungary, Russia and Finland.
Graduates from this course will have gained considerable knowledge and expertise in cross-cultural psychology which will enhance their employability in a number of careers. Previous students are now working in major international organisations, such as the WHO. Others are continuing their studies, taking PhDs at leading
international universities.
This course will prove especially useful to those who wishing to deploy their skills in international government and non-governmental agencies. In addition other major issues, for example that of crosscultural attitudes and behaviours in relation to health and health care, are considered increasingly important by both local and national governments, as well as international agencies, in implementing desirable policies and practices.
Contents
Most psychology programmes around the world teach a set of 'basic psychological findings'. Such findings are usually based on samples of students in the US and Northern Europe, and give us few clues as to how psychological processes vary across the world. Many societies have an increasingly multi-cultural nature, which is compounded by the increasing contact and interaction between societies with very different cultural traditions. These changes are raising profound sets of issues about how we, as individuals, understand each other, and how we act in relation to each other in different cultural settings. This course considers the way in which psychological findings may differ across societies, and explores some reasons for this variation. It also aims to provide course participants with the skills necessary to conduct their own research with different ethnic groups and in different cultures.
You will undertake a variety of modules focusing on cross-cultural psychology and research methods modules leading to a dissertation (15,000 words).
Core modules introduce you to the particular methods and skills employed by psychologists working in the cross-cultural area as well as providing you with an introduction to the major areas in which cross-cultural variations have been observed. They focus on cross-cultural psychology and aim to introduce you to the particular methods and skills employed by psychologists working in the cross-cultural area. In addition they provide you with an introduction to the major areas in which cross-cultural variations have been observed.
The research methods module will equip you with the tools and concepts to undertake project work in an international setting, providing you with a firm basis both in advanced techniques for analysis of data and the particular techniques required to conduct research across cultures (Methods for Cross-cultural Research module). A key feature of these modules is the poster presentation by the students, which is based on an analysis of key research papers in cross-cultural psychology and the student's own research proposals. Two further modules are concerned with understanding issues of universality and cultural variability in psychological findings. Here, the inclusion of the expertise of a number of members of our staff mean that a wide range of topics can be presented and discussed, ranging from issues in perception and bilingualism to psychoanalysis and inter-group relations.
Typical modules (subject to change) may include:
• Cross-Cultural Variations in Psychological Finding 1
• Cross-cultural Variations in Psychological Findings 2
• Cross-Cultural Research Methods
• Foundations of Psychoanalytic Theory
• Evolutionary Psychology
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally a good Honours degree with substantial Psychology or relevant Social Sciences content from a UK institution; an equivalent overseas qualification; or an equivalent professional qualification.
International students are welcomed. We require IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 in all sections) or equivalent.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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