Social Psychology
UndergraduateUNE-PSYC2002025
Course information for 2025 intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 16 Feb 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025,
- 23 June 2025
- Price from
- $2,351
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Social Psychology
About this subject
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in the topic area of social psychology;
- analyse and critique theory and research in the discipline of social psychology;
- independently read and evaluate scientific articles in social psychology, thus demonstrating self-directed pursuit of scholarly inquiry in psychology;
- transmit knowledge of social psychology in written form using the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style;
- demonstrate understanding of cultural influences on behaviour and appropriate cultural responsiveness; and
- develop understanding of teams and their effective operation and demonstrate teamwork skills.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Social psychology is the scientific investigation of how social contexts shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In this subject, your introductory psychology knowledge will be extended as you explore the theories that underpin the field of social psychology, informed by an evidence-based approach.
Studying this subject, you will explore a range of current topics in social psychology including social cognition, social perception, the self, justification, conformity, attitudes and attitude change, group behaviour, prejudice, and cultural competence. You will also learn how social psychology can be applied to real-world problems.
Assessments encourage you to hone your critical evaluation and communication skills, with an assignment that allows you to put these skills to the test by reading and interpreting published research papers in psychology.
Assessment 1: Written Assessment. 200 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4;
Assessment 2: Practical Component. 1000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5, 6;
Final Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. Assessment note: Multiple Choice. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5.
There is a supervised exam at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit.
UNE manages supervised exams associated with your UNE subjects. Prior to census date, UNE releases exam timetables. They’ll email important exam information directly to your UNE email address.- Assessment 1: Written Assessment. 200 words (40%)
- Assessment 2: Practical Component. 1000 words. (20%)
- Final Invigilated Examination: 2 hrs 15 mins. (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- UNE-CRM-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Criminology
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Candidature in the Bachelor of Criminology.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook requirements:
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateUNE-CRM-DEG