Master of Science [M.Sc] [Marketing and Consumer Psychology] From University of Sussex

is the scientific study of behaviour, mental health and neuropsychological functioning. It seeks to understand what makes us who we are, how our minds work, and what influences our behaviour and social relationships.

As well as learning about core areas of psychology, research methods and statistics, you can tailor your degree by pursuing an optional Professional Training placement in an organisation of your interest and by choosing your final-year modules and dissertation research topic.

The graduates of this Psychology programme at are well-placed to train as practising psychologists and therapists. Equally, they are highly valued in any sector that involves people or that requires their key transferable skills such as critical thinking, analysis and communication.

TheÊPsychologyÊcourseÊatÊUniversity of SurreyÊis informed by cutting-edge research conducted by our multidisciplinary research groups, including Developmental Psychology; Environmental Psychology; Social Emotions and Equality in Relations; Health, Stress and Fatigue; and the Surrey BabyLab.

Career opportunities

Many organisations employ psychology graduates for their specific psychological training and skills in areas such as personnel, research and development, survey and market research, and career guidance.

Recent graduates have also embarked on careers in law, accountancy, teaching, computer programming and general management. Virtually all graduates of the programme find satisfactory employment within six months of graduation.

Graduates over the last few years entered employment roles such as:

• Assistant Clinical Psychologist, St George's NHS Trust
• Primary Wellbeing Practitioner, Broadmoor Hospital
• Trial Coordinator, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Clinical Trust
• Assistant Psychologist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
• Rehabilitation Assistant, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
• Account Manager, Genesis Medical
• Recruitment Researcher, Walker Hamill
• Marketing Analyst, Masterclassing
• Junior Market Research Project Manager, Kantar Health
• Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, ThinkAction
• Graduate Leadership Scheme, Waitrose
• Assistant Crime Analyst, National Crime Agency.