Social Psychology (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

What is social psychology? Put simply, it covers the psychology behind social interactions and how society influences things like your personality, actions and group behaviour.

As part of this Social Psychology (Hons) programme from Leeds Beckett University you’ll: 

• Develop an understanding of the relationship between psychology and society

• Explore interdisciplinary perspectives to understand consciousness, the mind, and the self

• Gain insight into how the environment, spirituality, language, and relationships shape identities

• Conduct your own psychological research

• Build your skills through hands-on experience, for a successful career in psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, teaching, mental health support, social work and more

Career opportunities:

Throughout the social psychology degree, the programme will help you to identify and reflect on your career goals alongside building key skills. You'll gain core interpersonal and research skills that are valued by employers and needed for future careers in psychology, psychotherapy and counselling, teaching, mental health support and social work. Specific roles could include:

• Teacher 

• Psychotherapist

• Mental health worker 

• Social worker

• Human resources officer 

• Marketing consultant 

• Public relations executive

• Organisational psychologist 

• Social psychologist

You could also pursue a postgraduate psychology conversion award or deepen your expertise by studying MA Interdisciplinary Psychology.