Online BScs in Social Psychology 2022

Psychology is a fascinating science. Why do people behave in the way they do? How do our minds work? The key knowledge areas within psychology will all be covered in this course: research methods, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, individual differences, developmental psychology and social psychology. You will also gain knowledge of the history of psychological theory. -

Why do people behave the way they do? How do our minds work? The key knowledge areas within psychology are all covered in the BSc (Hons) Psychology (BPS) course. You will learn the history of psychological theory as well as research methods, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, individual differences, developmental psychology and social psychology on one bachelor’s in psychology (Hons) course. -

In this degree, you’ll consider how social psychology can be applied to contemporary life. You’ll explore psychology more broadly, gaining insights into people's behaviour. Why do good people do bad things? What role do digital technologies play in our relationships? Has globalisation made people across the world more similar, or do old differences persist? How have gender identities changed? What does it mean to be a good citizen? You'll examine these and many other important psychological questions about the relationship between individual psychology and the complex social world. You'll see how social psychologists use evidence from research to contribute to debates on a wide range of social issues including discrimination and equality, conflict resolution, migration, happiness and well-being. You'll also explore how psychology is critical to understanding employment, mental health, and relationships. -