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MSc Social & Cultural Psychology

Introduction to the SCP team The Department and the School The MSc Preparations for 2020-21 Questions & Answers

Outline

Prof Sandra Jovchelovitch Programme Co-director Dr Alex Gillespie Programme co-director MS Louise Millar Programme Manager

THE SCP TEAM

Alex Goddard – PhD candidate and GTA

Key Contributing Faculty

Prof Bradley Franks Dr Jennifer Sheehy-Skeffington Dr Ilka Gleibs

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About the Department

• Programmes: 1 BSc, 5 MSc, 1 Executive MSc, 1 PhD
• 21 Full-time faculty
• 25 Visiting academics, researchers, teaching fellows
• 13 Support staff for programmes, lab technicians, communications, alumni relations,

public events

• Recent multi-million pound renovation of our research laboratory
• Host regular public/private lectures from world leading researchers
• Access to all LSE resources: library, writing workshops, research training, public lectures,

computing facilities, wellbeing, entertainment, and employment advice

“Innovation in social science , the tensions of theory and application , detachment and involvement , and the provision of opportunities for those who do not find them elsewhere all leave one big question unresolved: how to create and preserve a community, an academic community, in the middle of London and with students and teachers who come from all over the world. The School’s success in answering this question makes it truly special. Its base is London, and its home the world.” (Ralf Dahrendorf)

MSc Social & Cultural Psychology

Fundamental questions

• How is mind related to society and

culture?

• How do individuals arise out of culture

and contribute to culture?

• How is culture and common-sense a tool-

kit for human action?

• How do ways of thinking fit into particular

social contexts? Practical implications

• Enhancing dialogue across

differences

• Mitigating prejudice, conflict and

distrust

• Legitimating the wisdom of

common-sense

• Empowering human behaviour

MSc Social & Cultural Psychology

Weight Autumn Spring Summer 25% Foundation: Contemporary Social & Cultural Psychology Topics: culture, evolution, language, self/identity, community. Format: lectures, small-group seminars, presentations 25% Specialisation: Choice of 2 elective papers Topics: political psychology, dialogue & conflict, identity, group- dynamics, social representations, health communication. Format: lectures, small-group seminars, workshops 25% Research: Dissertation Topics: you choose! Format: lab-meetings, individual supervision 25% Methods: Qualitative & Quantitative Topics: cutting-edge qualitative & quantitative Format: lectures, seminars, hands-on, workshops, drop-in

COVID-19 Plans for the 2020/21 Academic Session

• Halls of residence will be open and welcome for all new students for Welcome (21st September 2020)
• If your enrolment is delayed by travel restrictions or problems obtaining your visa, support will be

available for you from your academic departments and from central support services until you are able to join us later in Michaelmas Term.

• New students will be able to register for the academic year online, which will be followed with an on-

campus enrolment event when you arrive in London.

• Small in-person classes, seminars, tutorial groups, as well as Harvard style teaching sessions, will run
• n campus where possible, all in socially distanced environments. These activities, as well as other

student support, will also be accessible to students unable to access campus if there is a delay to you joining us in London.

• Lectures will be delivered online for Michaelmas Term 2020. All lectures will be recorded and made

available for you to access off-campus.

COVID-19 Plans for the 2020/21 Academic Session

• All programmes will continue to maximise students’ ability to work together, both online and on

campus, and contribute safely to your learning community. A mix of interactive activities between classes will give you the opportunity to connect with our world-leading faculty, share ideas with fellow students and engage with LSE’s rich education and research culture.

• Face coverings whilst indoors on campus in shared areas and in communal spaces in residences will

be mandatory. We will have enhanced cleaning and hygiene practices, recalibrating space, floor markings to ensure social distancing, controlled access to campus buildings.

• Disability and Wellbeing Services, Careers, Student Advice and LSE LIFE will continue to be available

to guide you through the next academic year and beyond through excellent online and in-person services where possible.

• You can find news and plans for the next academic year here: http://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-

lse/Graduate/News

Questions?