Social Psychology | BA (Hons) at Leeds Beckett University

Course Details

Discover how attempts to understand who we are must consider the impact of social and psychological influences. This course will explore social psychological approaches that extend Western scientific thought and 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. You will gain insights into how the environment, spirituality, language and relationships shape who we are and what we become, and you will develop a critical philosophy of what it means to be human.

Course Benefits

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 will garner unique perspectives by looking into the important works of Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx, discuss theories gleaned from film and literature works - you can even attempt to find inner peace and enlightenment at our meditation practice workshops. You will challenge contemporary thought on psychology, spiritualism, religion and culture, bridging the gap between the self and society. You will also have the chance to gain international experience through study abroad schemes - last year we arranged for several to be taught in Poland, Australia and the US.