Psychosocial Studies MA

Psychosocial studies holds that conventional distinctions found in many areas of sociology and psychology between the psychological and the social are untenable and that our inner and outer worlds are empirically and theoretically inseparable.<br/><br/>Our MA Psychosocial Studies explores multidisciplinary discussions on the connections between our precarious and increasingly interrelated collective histories and our ordinary, intimate, personal and psychic life.<br/><br/>The course is designed for graduates from a wide range of backgrounds who are looking to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the individual and social and political formations.<br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Birkbeck has established a formal link with the University of São Paulo, Brazil. This link enables students on the course to undertake an option module at the university as part of their programme of study at Birkbeck.<br/><br/><br/>- Birkbeck has three research institutes of relevance to students on this degree: Birkbeck Institute for Social Research, Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities and Birkbeck Gender and Sexuality (BiGS). Each organises regular talks and masterclasses, which our students can attend.<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>Graduates can pursue career paths in mental health, education, social research, international development, conflict resolution, human rights, or the cultural industries. Possible professions include:<br/><br/><br/>- counselling psychologist<br/><br/><br/>- further education lecturer<br/><br/><br/>- human resources officer<br/><br/><br/>- social researcher<br/><br/><br/>- psychotherapist.<br/><br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.