Social Psychology with Placement Year BSc (Hons)

University of East Anglia

Overview

Discover how human psychology is influenced by society and by the people – real, implied and imagined – that surround us. Throughout your degree you'll study a range of theoretical ideas and develop expert research skills.

You'll have access to excellent facilities and cutting-edge equipment for teaching and research. As you gain an in-depth understanding of human psychology, you'll develop a range of key skills valued by employers.

You'll benefit from research-led teaching in a balance of smaller and larger groups. UEA’s School of Psychology has been ranked 14th overall for research quality in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in the Times Higher Education REF 2021 Analysis.

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to get hands-on experience, build contacts, and explore potential roles and career routes by spending a year on a work-based placement.

About This Course

On this course, you'll gain a strong grounding in key theories and research methods of social psychology. You'll be able to study topics such as forensic psychology, the psychology of good and evil, the psychology of mental health, social groups and behavioural change. Throughout your degree you'll study a range of theoretical ideas and develop expert research skills.

In your final year, you'll also design and implement an individual research project, related to a social psychological topic. Past students have chosen areas such as substance alcohol use, implicit cognition, conspiracy theories, stereotyping and prejudice, and perceptions of ex-offenders.

A degree in social psychology can lead to a wide variety of careers involving human behaviour and social interaction, including market research, human resources, health care and social services. It’s also an excellent choice if you plan to go on to postgraduate study in social psychology, forensic psychology, clinical psychology, or marketing and management.

You'll be able to choose from a range of psychology modules according to your interests, be they broad or specific. You'll also have the chance to experience topics you may not have come across before. If you discover a new passion or interest during your first year, you'll have the option to change to a different Psychology pathway, ensuring you are on the right degree for you.

Disclaimer

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).