Community psychology is one of the most exciting and important developments in the social sciences in recent years.
The University of Brighton programme is among the few community psychology opportunities in the UK that allow students to develop their skills in facilitating social change in their communities. As a student on the course you will:
- Build on your knowledge of applied approaches to promoting wellbeing and social change.
- Develop your skills, focusing on participation, empowerment and critical reflexivity, through an action-oriented research framework that involves different stakeholders collaboratively investigating the practical problems experienced in local communities and organisations.
- Have the opportunity to undertake research methods training in established and innovative hermeneutic and phenomenological modes of enquiry that allow the key research values of participation and social change to be explored within relevant applied contexts.
- Explore in greater depth your interests in topics such as social inequalities, marginalisation, mental health, human rights, environmentalism and social movements.
- Experience studying and working with students from a number of different countries and backgrounds and benefit from the wide range of experiences that our students bring to the course.
- Develop a range of skills relevant to a variety of careers in community and voluntary organisations, social and health services, marketing, public administration and research among others.
- Develop practical skills throughout the course by working as a psychologist in the community.
The courses are relevant for international and UK students interested in, or currently practicing, psychology in the community and will be of particular use for those working in statutory and voluntary sector agencies, NGOs and with community organisations.
Qualifications for entry
Students will be expected to demonstrate one of the following entry requirements:
- Normally a good honours degree in social science from a higher education institution in the UK, or equivalent award from a European or overseas higher education institution.
- Appropriate professional experience or qualification from a body that is represented in community work, well-being, psychology, social work, health, or counselling/psychotherapy services work.
