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Course type
Degree  
Credits
360  
How long it takes
Full-time study – 3 years
Part-time study – 6 years
Time limit – 16 years
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Study method
Distance learning
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BSc (Honours) Social Psychology

Course code: Q83

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.

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Credit transfer: apply by 05/12/2024

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