MSc Cyber Psychology (of Online Communication)
Typ | Master of Science |
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Kosten | 15.423,12€ | |
Sprache | English |
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The master's degree programme MSc Cyber Psychology (of Online Communication) is a 1,5 years distance learning course which does not require attendance and can be taken up without a bachelor's degree (without first degree).
The content and structure of the Master's programme support a practice-oriented understanding of Cyber Psychology of Online Communication. The program covers a broad scope of interconnected application fields of psychology and communication in cyberspace while critically challenging them. As the field is relatively new, the lack of policies, ethics and best practices is made a subject of discussion and enables the students to question existing practices and create solutions in a trendsetting subject. The variety of the modules and scientific methods taught will enable each student to work on an individual Master’s dissertation covering personal interests.
MAIN PROGRAMME FOCUS
The content and structure of the Master's programme support a practice-oriented understanding of Cyber Psychology of Online Communication. The programme covers a broad scope of interconnected application fields of psychology and communication in cyberspace while critically challenging them. As the field is relatively new, the lack of policies, ethics and best practices is made a subject of discussion and enables the students to question existing practices and create solutions in a trendsetting subject. The variety of the modules and scientific methods taught will enable each student to work on an individual Master’s dissertation covering personal interests.
By studying Cyber Psychology of Online Communication each student will develop an understanding of the psychological theories and their application in a virtual as well as the real-life world, which in future will have an ever stronger overlap.
FOCUS AREAS
The content of the three semesters Master’s programme is based on the following focal points:
- Introduction to Cyber Psychology and Personality in Cyberspace
- Social Media, Networking & Communication
- Psychology of Online Business
- Online Communication, Support, Counselling & Coaching
- Children and Teenagers’ Use of Online Communication and Media
- Communication with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Psychology of Online Gaming and Multiplayer Platforms / Psychology of Virtual Gaming
- E-Politics, Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility
- The Dark Web – Cybercrime and Deviance
- Research Methods
- Master’s Dissertation
- Master’s Oral Examination