Social Psychology unit (PSY207)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

The lectures examine aspects of overt social behaviour, such as two-person encounters, behaviour in small and large groups and inter-group relations. Research in social cognition, which studies people’s perceptions and interpretations of the social world, will also be presented. Unit topics include: attribution theory, decision-making, and social dilemmas; social aspects of emotion; the development and measurement of attitudes; aggression; pro-social behaviour; and prejudice. Practicals provide experience in social psychological research, placing an emphasis on the areas covered in lectures, and the applied nature of social psychology is emphasised throughout the unit.

Summary

Unit name	Social Psychology
Unit code	PSY207
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Doctor Emily Lowe-Calverley
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	Semester 2
Hobart	Semester 2
Launceston	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	05/07/2027	27/07/2027	30/08/2027	24/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify and explain social psychology phenomena and research
• Apply social psychology theories and concepts to explain cognitions, emotions, and behaviours, and how these may be influenced by culture
• Apply skills in research design, critical thinking, and analysis to investigate social psychology constructs
• Communicate social psychology concepts and research to lay and academic audiences

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
090701	$2,253.00	$1,057.00	$1,235.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

PSY111 AND an additional 12.5 points at introductory level

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KHA207

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	ON CAMPUS students Online Lecture modules: 2 hours x 12 weeks Practical: 2 hours x 11 weeks Independent Learning: 6 hours weekly ONLINE Students Online Lecture modules: 2 hours x 12 weeks Asynchronous practical activities: 2 hours x 11 weeks Independent Learning: 6 hours weekly
Assessment	Online Quizzes (10%)|Proposal Plan Review (10%)|Applied Responses (30%)|Research Proposal (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.
Recommended	Recommended reading materials will be listed online, as detailed above.

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