Social Psychology BA (Hons)

**Explore the intersection of psychology and society. Youll discover the complexities of human behaviour in a cross-cultural, globally orientated degree.**<br/><br/>What is social psychology? Put simply, it covers the psychology behind social interactions and how society influences things like your personality, actions and group behaviour.<br/><br/>On this degree, youll discover the multifaceted dimensions of psychology, from social and cultural to political, ecological, and spiritual. Youll explore diverse topics such as human consciousness, AI, psychoanalysis, positive psychology, persuasion, parapsychology, musicology, mindfulness, and spirituality.<br/><br/>As part of this course youll:<br/><br/><br/>- Develop an understanding of the relationship between psychology and society<br/><br/><br/>- Explore interdisciplinary perspectives to understand consciousness, the mind, and the self<br/><br/><br/>- Gain insight into how the environment, spirituality, language, and relationships shape our identities<br/><br/><br/>- Conduct your own psychological research<br/><br/><br/>- Build your skills through hands-on experience, for a successful career in psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, teaching, mental health support, social work and more <br/><br/><br/>**Find out more...**<br/><br/>**Learn from experts**<br/>The modules youll study on this course reflect our lecturers active research interests, providing a rich teaching experience beyond textbooks. Our specialist team includes chartered psychologists, psychotherapists, mindfulness-based practitioners, parapsychologists, and sociologists.<br/><br/>Our staff are active researchers and published authors, regularly contributing to radio and newspapers, with many also being members of the British Psychological Society.<br/><br/>**Building your future potential**<br/>As a student in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, youll be encouraged to think about your future career right from the start of your learning journey. Information and advice about relevant future career options will be built into the first year of your degree. During your second and third years of study, youll be able to choose modules with live brief learning challenges (real life projects designed by employers) and work placement opportunities.<br/><br/>**Why study the BA Social Psychology course at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/><br/><br/>- Diverse topics - youll integrate the social, cultural, political, ecological, and spiritual dimensions of psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Interdisciplinary approach - combining humanities with rare, exciting fields like mindfulness and psychoanalytic/psychotherapeutic frameworks<br/><br/><br/>- Practical experience - youll gain hands-on experience through placements and volunteering with our innovative work-based learning module<br/><br/><br/>- Expert teaching staff - learn from lecturers actively engaged in research and practice<br/><br/><br/>- Global opportunities - enhance your learning with study abroad opportunities, including in the United States<br/>

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.