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Program Overview:
This degree examines how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others and social environments. It’s perfect for students fascinated by social interaction, group dynamics, and societal influences on behavior.
Curriculum Structure
First Year
You’ll start with core modules such as Introduction to Psychology, Social Psychology, and Research Methods, providing a strong foundation in psychological science and social behavior.
Second Year
In year two, you’ll study topics like Social Cognition, Interpersonal Relationships, and Research Methods in Psychology, deepening your understanding of social processes and research skills.
Third Year
The final year includes advanced modules such as Social Influence, Group Processes, and an independent Research Project, enabling you to investigate social psychological topics in depth.
Focus areas:
Social cognition, group dynamics, interpersonal behavior, research methods.
Learning outcomes:
Understand social influences on behavior, apply research methods, critically evaluate social psychological theories, conduct independent research.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
This program is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), qualifying graduates for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
Reputation (employability rankings):
UEA is recognized for excellent teaching and research in psychology, with strong graduate employment prospects.
At UEA, you’ll actively engage in understanding how social contexts shape human behaviour. The program emphasizes practical research skills, with hands-on access to labs and real-world social psychology experiments. You’ll develop expertise in data collection, analysis, and critical thinking, all supported by expert faculty and modern facilities.
Here’s what you’ll experience practically:
Graduates from this program are well-equipped for careers in areas such as marketing, human resources, social research, and community development. The course’s strong focus on research and analysis prepares you for both employment and postgraduate study.
Common career paths include:
Market Research Analyst, Community Development Officer, Human Resources Advisor, Social Researcher
Support you’ll receive includes:
Further Academic Progression:
Many students continue to MSc or PhD programmes in Social Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or related areas — supported by UEA’s active research centres and expert supervision.
IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) TOEFL - Overall score of 79 with a subscore of 21GCSE - English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. Secondary school transcripts & certificates (e.g. A-level, IB, Access to HE, BTEC) showing required gradesA motivation letter/SOP demonstrating your interest in cognitive psychology, career goals, and academic background. Required by UCAS applications At least one (or two) academic references. These should be from teachers or lecturers who can speak to your academic abilities and suitability for the courseA scanned copy of your valid passport is required (for international fee and visa purposes) Social psychologistMarket researcherPublic relations specialistCommunity development workerHuman resources officerPolicy advisorResearch analystBehavioral scientistSocial services workerAcademic researcher
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University of East Anglia
