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Introduction to Social Psychology - CED00067C

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  • Department: Centre for Lifelong Learning
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Clare Jackson
  • Credit value: 10 credits
  • Credit level: C
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
    • See module specification for other years: 2021-22

Module summary

Social psychology can be defined as the study of how individuals are influenced by others. This module introduces key topics including attitudes, groups, conformity, prejudice and aggression. You will develop understanding of issues, debates and perspectives by first developing your understanding of ‘self’ in the social world. This then make sense of subjects such as group behaviours, aggression, prejudice and discrimination, why we are attracted to certain others, what contributes to our first impressions of others, and what influences our ‘helping’ behaviour. Join us as we explore our behaviour in the social world.

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2023-24

Module aims

The aims of this module are to introduce students to the study of social psychology, along with appropriate study skills and methodology at this level, and to introduce students to a range of empirical and theoretical approaches to a range of topics within social psychology.

Module learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

  • Begin to apply the skills of psychological analysis to the study of social psychology.
  • Begin to demonstrate an understanding of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of humans in relation to their social environment.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of a range of historical and contemporary research methods employed in social psychology.
  • Begin to evaluate a range of theoretical and empirical perspectives in social psychology.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Portfolio and reflection		 N/A 100

Special assessment rules

None

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Portfolio and reflection		 N/A 100

Module feedback

The tutor will give regular individual verbal and written feedback throughout the module on work submitted.

The assessment feedback is as per the university’s guidelines with regard to timings.

Indicative reading

  • Bull, P. E. (2002). Communication under the microscope: The theory and practice of microanalysis. London: Psychology Press.
  • Franzoi, S. L. (2006). Social psychology. (4th Ed.) London: McGraw Hill.
  • Gross, R. (2005). Psychology: The science of mind and behaviour. (5th Ed.) London: Hodder Arnold. (Selected chapters)
  • Hewstone, M., Stroebe, W., & Jonas, K. (Eds.) (2007). Introduction to social psychology: A European perspective. (4th Ed.) Oxford: Blackwell Publishers.
  • Hogg, M. A., & Vaughan, G. M. (2008). Social Psychology. (5th Ed.) Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Ltd.


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.