Classic and Contemporary Social Psy (306C8)
Classic and Contemporary Social Psychology
Module 306C8
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module provides an introduction to and extended consideration of foundational theories, methods, and research in social psychology. The content is focused on areas from which many social psychological theories are developed and then applied to real world contexts (e.g. identity and the self), and areas of particular interest from a business perspective (e.g. group productivity, decision making, and leadership). Through lectures, discussion tasks, and independent study, students will explore classic and contemporary aspects of social psychology that are relevant in the real world.
Full Module Description
This module provides an introduction to and extended consideration of foundational theories, methods, and research in social psychology. The content is focused on areas from which many social psychological theories are developed and then applied to real world contexts (e.g. identity and the self), and areas of particular interest from a business perspective (e.g. group productivity, decision making, and leadership). Through lectures, discussion tasks, and independent study, students will explore classic and contemporary aspects of social psychology that are relevant in the real world.
Module learning outcomes
Summarise and critically assess empirical research studies on key areas of social psychology
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the contributions of empirical research to social psychology
Critically evaluate key theoretical perspectives from classic and contemporary social psychology
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (1500 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 6 (1 hour) | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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