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The module aims to provide students with an advanced knowledge of the core theories, approaches, and research in contemporary social psychology. It deals with the major theoretical models and perspectives in social psychology including social cognition, stereotyping, group and interpersonal processes and intergroup relations, focusing on the role of critical thinking in evaluating social psychological research.
Private Study: 180
Contact Hours: 20
Total: 200
Compulsory to the following courses:
• MSc Social Psychology
Optional to the following courses:
• MSc Developmental Psychology
Main assessment methods
Critical Review (2,000 words) – 40%*
Essay (3,000 words) – 60%*
* this element is pass compulsory and must be passed to achieve the learning outcomes of the module
Reassessment methods
Like-for-Like
The University is committed to ensuring that core reading materials are in accessible electronic format in line with the Kent Inclusive Practices.
The most up to date reading list for each module can be found on the university's reading list pages.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core topics and debates in social psychology
2 Demonstrate an advanced understanding of core theoretical approaches in social psychology
3 Show an appreciation of the theoretical and meta-theoretical issues involved in utilising a social psychological approach
4 Demonstrate a critical understanding of social psychological theory and research.
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