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Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Social Psychology
Study social psychology and learn how society affects our language and actions, as well as how we define ourselves.
Course Overview
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C8C8 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
20 Sep 2021
Discover how attempts to understand who we are must consider the impact of social and psychological influences.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Explore social psychological approaches that extend Western scientific thought
- Reconsider ideas of consciousness, mind, self and social living from a range of alternative cultural frameworks including psychoanalysis, discursive psychology and non-Western belief systems such as Buddhism and Daoism
- Gain insights into how the environment, spirituality, language and relationships shape who we are and what we become
- Develop a critical philosophy of what it means to be human
You can get involved in plenty of volunteering opportunities in several areas including mental health and disability support. We also have strong ties with local charitable and community organisations, helping you to understand issues such as domestic abuse as well as child and adolescent psychotherapy.
You’ll gain unique perspectives by looking into the important works of Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx and discuss theories gleaned from film and literature works. You’ll challenge contemporary thought on psychology, spiritualism, religion and culture, bridging the gap between the self and society.
Why study Social Psychology at Leeds Beckett University...
- Study abroad options available
- Placements available
- Access to specialist facilities
- Research-led teaching
- 91% of Social Psychology students were satisfied with their course*
* National Student Survey 2020
BA (Hons) Social Psychology BA (Hons) Social Psychology student Ella Blackwell talks about her experiences at Leeds Beckett.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
96
points required
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Entry requirements
96
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 96 points required.
(Minimum 64 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs:
GCSE English Language at Grade C or above (Grade 4 for those sitting their GCSE from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma:
Pass overall with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points.Scottish Awards:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade B at Higher Level.Irish Leaving Certificate:
Minimum of 5 subjects at Grade C1 or above at Higher Level of which at least 3 must be at B2.Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
International baccalaureate
24 Points
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Mature Applicants:
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’ policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable..
All applicants are required to meet our standard English language and Maths requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, for example we accept some Functional Skills Tests.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
International baccalaureate
24 Points
IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
We were awarded silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflecting our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
As well as learning from expert tutors, you’ll be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support. Our subject-specific librarians will also direct you to the specialist learning and study-skills resources that will underpin your studies.
Teaching & Learning
Advance beyond traditional psychological thought, as you understand the interaction between groups and individuals. Your study of sociological models will enrich your knowledge of psychology. The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload will be informed by your core modules and the option modules you choose to study; the information provided is an indication of what you can expect and may be subject to change. The option modules listed are also an indication of what will be available to you. Their availability is subject to demand and you will be advised which option modules you can choose at the beginning of each year of study.
Overall workload
216
Hours teaching and learning
984
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year one is assessed by coursework predominantly, with some practical assessments.Study the core principles behind psychology, society and psychosocial development, as you analyse different theories and approaches.
What you'll learn
Gain an understanding of both epistemological and methodological aspects of research process. The first part of the module introduces you to fundamental epistemological questions for the social and socio-psychological sciences. You will specifically look at a number of problematic distinctions within research process, such as: scientific versus ordinary knowledge; and theory versus empirical data. The question of the precise relationship between quantitative measurement and the scientific method will be explicitly investigated. In addition to this, you will address practical issues related to different stages of research project design. Then, you will focus on discussing key methods and techniques used in social scientific research, such as ethnographic method, semiotic and discourse analyses, and causal analysis.
Focus on how psychologists investigate culture, and on how it shapes (and is shaped by) mind, self and consciousness. You will also draw on approaches from related disciplines - sociology, philosophy, comparative theology, and anthropology. You will explore themes including; myths and legends, ritual and tradition, collective memory, sacred spaces, 'virtual worlds', and language, signs and symbols. You will also be introduced to a number of techniques used to investigate culture and its meanings, including participant observation, interpretation, reflexivity and 'auto-ethnography'.
Examine scientific psychology while highlighting the narrowness of its assumptions by considering a range of alternative psychological approaches.
Explore concepts, theories and approaches to human consciousness; ranging from biological/cognitive phenomena to experiential noumena.
Learn ideas, concepts and theories associated with psychological development across life and cultures. Consider development from before birth to old age, within a social context.
Get involved in a broad and interdisciplinary Psychology that requires you to engage with theory and appropriately reflect on varied life and learning experiences.
Overall workload
266
Hours teaching and learning
934
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year two is assessed by coursework predominantly, with some practical assessments.Develop on the knowledge gained in Year One, with a focus on analysis and critique on psychological theory informed by interdisciplinary approaches. You will be encouraged to adapt psychological ideas and approaches.
What you'll learn
Study the mutual interaction between the psychological individual and the personal, political, cultural and historical forces and relations that define your social context.
Delve into the enduring human fascination with phenomena such as Extra Sensory Perception, Psychokinesis and near-death/out of body experiences.
Critically evaluate the arguments and findings of existing research. Identify approaches to problem definition and formulate research questions and objectives into a research framework.
Gain an awareness and appreciation of how environments shape human consciousness and behaviour, and how individuals and groups produce and are produced by their environments.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Freud and his invention, psychoanalysis. You will be introduced to Freudian concepts such as the unconscious, sexuality, transference and dream interpretation and reflect on their importance for understanding the self, others, and the societies in which they interact. You will also explore developments and critiques of Freud from advocates such as Lacan and Klein and dissenters such as Jung and the psychoanalytic feminists.
Option modules may include
Become familiar with the various dynamics and mechanisms of persuasion within society and become a more effective and persuasive communicator.
Explore the developing field of Positive Psychology and its origins, leading theorists and researchers, in regards the exploration and cultivation of positive states of mind.
Overall workload
163
Hours teaching and learning
1037
Hours independent study
Assessment proportions
Year three is assessed by coursework.Further build upon your knowledge of the core themes of social psychology, as you gain an appreciation of the limitations and achievements of psychological approaches. You will also complete a dissertation.
What you'll learn
Study consciousness (including the unconscious) and altered states of consciousness (ASCs), and come to the realisation that to study consciousness is to transform it.
Demonstrates the ability to search and evaluate relevant academic literature and data, and apply the necessary research skills for the production of an empirical document.
Examine the dominance of scientific approaches in current thinking about how the psychological individual is constructed and theorised.
Study the various and integral roles music plays in constructing social, cultural and individual identities.
Option modules may include
Investigate and understand the variety of roles Psychologists may take in promoting Peace, and analyse and interpret current conflicts, informed by psychological theory.
Reflect on the idea of madness, looking at psychiatric explanation as the dominant model in the construction and treatment of insanity, plus appropriateness and consequences.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Fees & Funding
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Clinical skills suite with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
Optional Costs
- Educational visits; the details and location will vary but the costs you will need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
- A research methods book to use across multiple modules
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
The tuition fees for the 2021/22 academic year are not yet confirmed.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Clinical skills suite with specialist equipment in purpose-built rooms enabling a variety of sessions to be carried out in a suitable and safe environment.
Optional Costs
- Educational visits; the details and location will vary but the costs you will need to pay could include travel, accommodation and subsistence.
- A research methods book to use across multiple modules
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Additional information
For further information on financing your studies or information about whether you may qualify for one of our bursaries and scholarships, follow the links below:
91%
of BA Social Psychology students were satisfied with their course
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