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Overview
This Advancing Social Psychology module from The Open University UK discusses social psychology's insights into life and people in a globalised and fast changing 21st century world.
The module explores current issues in contemporary UK society, including gender, multiculturalism, immigration, global conflicts and work. You'll learn about recent research findings and different social psychological theories and approaches, including a critical approach towards psychology itself.
As preparation for future study, work and life activities, you'll develop the academic and communication skills you need to study independently and follow your own interests.
What's included
You'll be provide with two textbooks and have access to the module website which includes:
- a week-by-week study planner
- audio-visual materials
- links to further reading
- assessment guide
- online tutorials and forums.
Programme Structure
Topics
- Social psychology for a contemporary society
- New encounters across cultures in a globalised world
- Social psychology and participation: understanding and effecting change
- A contemporary subject
- Threats and fears
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Psychology Counselling Psychology View 142 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is an OU level 3 module. OU level 3 modules build on study skills and subject knowledge acquired from previous studies at OU levels 1 and 2 with the OU. They are only intended for students with recent experience of higher education in a related subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
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