BSc (Hons) Social Psychology

The BSc Social Psychology course at the University of East Anglia is designed for individuals who are interested in developing a deep understanding of social behaviour and societal issues. The course focuses on how identities, relationships, and beliefs are constructed, how these influence behaviour and what they reveal about societies, cultures, and people.Course Content: This degree program in social psychology explores how identities, relationships, and beliefs are shaped, and how they influence behaviour. The course content integrates classic and contemporary research in social psychology, with a focus on the theoretical and practical applications of social psychological theories in real-world contexts. It includes seminars, workshops, lectures, and individual tutorials, as well as quantitative and qualitative research project activities. Key Modules: The course includes key modules such as Critical Readings in Social Psychology, Quantitative Methods in Psychological Research, and Qualitative Methods in Psychology. In the final year, students undertake a Large Scale Survey in Social Psychology and a Social Psychology Project, which allow them to explore in-depth a specific area of interest in social psychology.Accreditations: The BSc Social Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the society for students achieving at least a second-class honours degree.Future Careers: The knowledge and skills gained from this course could lead to a variety of careers in areas such as market research, HR and people management, social and health services, local and national government, media, and public relations. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.