Last modified: 22 Jul 2026 13:42
This course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of psychological research in social psychology. In addition, students will engage with interactive discussion boards and workshops to support understanding and skills development.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course provides a thorough foundation in social psychology. Social psychologists explore the psychological factors that influence behaviour in social situations. As such, the aim of this course is to provide students with an introduction to the range of topics within experimental social psychology, with a defined focus on social cognition.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 32 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
1,200 word research report based on theory and workshop lectures. Students will be supplied with a topic, starter references, and data set. Submission will be online. Detail feedback will be provided online and with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate and articulate how research in social psychology can inform societal issues. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in social psychology. |
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to describe major social psychological theories and central findings from contemporary research in core topics in the area. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in social psychology. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 30,38 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
2 x asynchronous discussion boards based on lecture topics |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate and articulate how research in social psychology can inform societal issues. |
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to describe major social psychological theories and central findings from contemporary research in core topics in the area. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 33 | |
| Feedback |
Research methods worksheet – formative feedback will be provided via asynchronous workshop activities. Worksheets will provide automated feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in social psychology. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in social psychology. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
Opportunity to complete existing 2 x asynchronous discussion boards based on lecture topics. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 51 | Feedback Weeks | ||
| Feedback |
1,200 word research report based on theory and workshop lectures. Students will be supplied with a new topic, starter references, and new data set. Submission will be online. Detail feedback will be provided online and with tutor. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 50 | Feedback Weeks | 50 | |
| Feedback |
New research methods worksheet – formative feedback will be provided via asynchronous workshop activities. Worksheets will provide automated feedback. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Remember | Students will be able to describe major social psychological theories and central findings from contemporary research in core topics in the area. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will be able to evaluate and articulate how research in social psychology can inform societal issues. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | To be able to critically evaluate different models and research approaches in social psychology. |
| Procedural | Apply | To appreciate and apply appropriate research methods in social psychology. |
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