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School of Psychology

Social Psychology (Masters) (966C8)

Social Psychology (Masters)

Module 966C8

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)

Module learning outcomes

Critically evaluate social psychological research literatures and the theoretical debates at the forefront of this area.

Demonstrate an advanced understanding of relevant social psychological research methods, the ability to understand and analyse published research reports and to critically evaluate competing accounts of social behaviour and cognition.

Apply knowledge creatively in conjunction with communication skills developed through participation in tutorial debate.

TypeTimingWeighting
Unseen ExaminationSemester 2 Assessment70.00%
Coursework30.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayT2 Week 11 100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterWorkshop2 hours11111111111

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