MSc — 2025 entry Environmental Psychology

Humanity’s relationship with the environment is the most important issue of our lifetime. Environmental psychology is at the very heart of this. Our MSc, which is unique for its focus on both sustainability and environmental design, equips you with the social science knowledge and skills needed to make a difference to our world.

Key course information

Typical offer
2:2 minimum
Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Full-time
Duration
1 year
UK fees
£10,900
Overseas fees
£24,900
Subject area
Campus
Stag Hill

Why choose
this course?

  • Understand how individuals think, feel and behave in the context of their physical surroundings, to support the creation of healthy places for people and the planet.
  • Make use of our state-of-the-art psychology facilities, including a virtual reality suite and two observation laboratories, and use the latest equipment to conduct experiments.
  • Learn from teaching staff who are active researchers in sustainable living, wellbeing in built and urban environments, transport and mobility, benefits of nature engagement, and much more.
  • Join our Environmental Psychology Research Group to take part in seminars and workshops, and benefit from our links with renowned research institutions and industries across the world.
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Statistics

100%

Of our psychology masters graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2024, HESA)

9th in the UK

The University of Surrey is ranked 9th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023)

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Surrey is ranked 12th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025

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