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MSc EVOLUTION
AND HUMAN
BEHAVIOUR
Canterbury
Graduate
study
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MSc EVOLUTION AND
HUMAN BEHAVIOUR
About the programme
The MSc in Evolution and Human
Behaviour is a unique combination
of evolutionary anthropology and
psychology taught by dynamic
researchers. The MSc applies
evolutionary, social and cognitive
psychology to understanding
human and non-human primate
behaviour.
In addition to your core studies
in evolutionary anthropology
and psychology, you can
further augment your degree by
studying topics including: primate
conservation; cognitive psychology;
neuroscience; environmental
anthropology; and human ecology,
among other possibilities.
With this MSc, you will be in a strong
position to undertake further study
for a PhD, or for careers outside of
academia, all while enjoying an
exceptional region and the home
county of Charles Darwin.
Course content
A one-year MSc programme of 180
credits, also available part-time over
two years.
Compulsory modules
• Advanced Statistics and
Methodology
• Research Project
Plus at least two of the following:
• Advanced Topics in Human
Behaviour
• Advanced Topics in Primate
Behaviour
• Advanced Topics in Group
Processes.
Non-credit seminars
Department Research Seminars in
anthropology and psychology.
Who should apply
This degree is ideal for those
who have studied undergraduate
degrees in anthropology,
psychology, biology or a related
discipline. It is also open to students
of other disciplines who can display
a degree of prior knowledge of the
subject.
You need to hold a first degree in a
relevant discipline with a grade of
at least 2:1 or its equivalent.
How to apply
Online at www.kent.ac.uk/studying/
postgrad/apply
Further information
Subject enquiries
Potential supplementary
modules
You also choose two further
modules; possible options include:
• Advanced Topics in Evolutionary
Anthropology
• Advanced Topics in Cognition in
Action
• Cognitive Neural Networks
• Advanced Developmental Social
Psychology
• Current Issues in Cognitive
Psychology and
Neuropsychology
• Advanced Topics in Intergroup
Relations.
Dr Sarah Johns,
Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary
Anthropology,
University of Kent,
Canterbury,
Kent CT2 7NF,
UK
T: +44 (0)1227 823232
E: [email protected]
www.kent.ac.uk/sac
Admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1227 827272
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This MSc provides a solid
foundation in evolutionary
science, focusing on
biological anthropology
and psychology, while also
giving you the freedom to
choose modules that reflect
your particular interests.
The programme offers you
the opportunity to enhance
your skills and knowledge
at a leading UK university
with excellent facilities.
Known as the UK’s
European university, Kent
is located in Canterbury,
less than an hour from
London by train and just
two and a half hours from
Paris.