Media Psychology (Taught)

This course enables you to study the effects of media on individuals and society, exploring how psychology can enhance media design and understanding of media consumption. You will address topics such as ethics, accessibility, diverse audiences, positive uses of media, and professional applications.

The programme is the only dedicated postgraduate course in the UK that examines the relationship between media and psychology from both academic and professional perspectives. It is taught at our state-of-the-art campus at MediaCity, the heart of the region's creative and digital industry.

You will:

• Explore the psychological effects of media, research and evaluate media use, and communicate with diverse audiences across various media.

• Develop a unique professional profile by applying psychology to understand, develop, and predict interactions with media.

The course offers the following awards:
Full-time:

• Postgraduate Certificate: Two modules over four months

• Postgraduate Diploma: Four modules over eight months

• MSc: Four modules plus a dissertation over one year

Part-time:

• Postgraduate Certificate: Two modules over nine months

• Postgraduate Diploma: Four modules over two years

• MSc: Four modules plus a dissertation over three years

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