Social Psychology

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 2PS106

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
3 May 2027–6 June 2027
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university. Also required is 90 credits in psychology with at least 7.5 credits in methods and statistics. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-75521

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Registration period
5 April 2027–2 May 2027
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About the course

Social psychology is the study of how thoughts, feelings, and behavior are influenced by the actual or imagined presence of others. The course provides an overview of research in the field. The course has a special emphasis on critical debates in the literature, connections between social psychology and other fields, and the role of social psychology in addressing societal challenges.