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University of Brighton: Community Psychology

Institution University of Brighton View institution profile
Department School of Humanities and Social Science
Web https://www.brighton.ac.uk
Telephone 01273 644644
Study type Taught

Summary

Community psychology brings social change to the forefront of the way that we understand and promote psychological wellbeing.

It provides an alternative to the standard model of psychological enquiry that foregrounds the individual at the expense of the collective, instead contextualising the difficulties faced by particular communities before seeking to develop solutions through participatory and action-oriented research.

The central focus of this course is to provide knowledge and training platforms that allow you to work towards addressing the institutional marginalisation and disempowerment that drives local and global community issues. It introduces critical, liberation and human rights perspectives, reflecting on traditional modes of scientific enquiry and what they mean for groups and individuals struggling with issues of marginalisation.

Our degree programme is among the few in the country that allow you to work directly with local communities to facilitate social change. With the help of our award-winning Community University Partnership Programme (Cupp), it gives you the opportunity to apply your skills as a psychologist and gain professional experience in the field.

This course will be of particular interest to those interested in developing a career in mental health.

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Our university has been named one of the top universities in the UK for how well it works with businesses, communities and public organisations (KEF4). It’s been recognised for making a big positive impact on the local economy and helping drive real change in society. This connection to industry and the community benefits our students by facilitating networking and work opportunities.

We have around 3,000 postgraduate students who come together to share their global perspectives and make a difference. Whichever campus you’re based at, you’ll join a community focused on positive change. And you’ll be investing in you, building …

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