Dr. Peter Lamont

Professor

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Biography

Peter Lamont is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in the history of psychology, magic, and the paranormal. He completed his PhD on Victorian beliefs in spiritualism at the same university and joined the Koestler Parapsychology Unit. He has held an Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Fellowship and has contributed significantly to the field of psychology through various publications. His notable works include analyses of critical thinking, the experience of magic, supernatural beliefs, and their historical contexts. Lamont is a co-founder of the Edinburgh Secret Society and is actively involved in undergraduate teaching, where he organizes and teaches courses related to psychology and its historical foundations. He also reviews for academic journals in psychology and history.

Research Interests

Courses

Psychology 1A B Psychology 2A B History Theory Psychology

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

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