Online Social Psychology Degrees

Kickstart or transform your career with our online social psychology degrees from world-class universities. Earn your degree at your own pace from anywhere in the world.

Explore how society shapes human behaviour with an online social psychology degree

An online social psychology degree gives you the tools to understand how people think, feel, and behave in social contexts. Learn how group dynamics, culture, identity, attitudes, and social influence affect individual behaviour — all through flexible online learning from world-class universities.

Why choose an online social psychology degree?

Study flexibly, anywhere in the world

Whether you’re working, caring for others, or simply need the freedom to learn on your schedule, our online degrees allow you to access lectures, readings, and assignments at your own pace.

Develop insight into real-world issues

From prejudice and persuasion to leadership and group behaviour, social psychology provides valuable insights into pressing societal challenges and human interaction in everyday life.

Prepare for a wide range of careers

Social psychology graduates pursue roles in marketing, human resources, social research, education, mental health, and public policy — or continue with further training in psychology or related disciplines.

What you’ll learn with an online social psychology degree

Gain a strong foundation in how human behaviour is influenced by social forces, while developing research, analytical, and communication skills.

Group behaviour and social influence

Explore how individuals behave in groups and how social norms, conformity, and persuasion impact decision-making and attitudes.

Attitudes, identity, and prejudice

Study the formation of attitudes, stereotypes, and bias, and understand how identity and intergroup dynamics shape social interaction.

Relationships and interpersonal processes

Understand the psychology of attraction, friendship, aggression, cooperation, and conflict in interpersonal relationships.

Social cognition

Examine how people perceive, interpret, and make sense of others’ behaviour in different social contexts.

Research methods in social psychology

Learn to design experiments, conduct surveys, and analyse data to investigate key questions in human social behaviour.

FAQs

Graduates often go on to careers in market research, human resources, organisational development, public relations, mental health support, or continue with postgraduate training in psychology, sociology, or education.

Bachelor’s degrees typically take 3 to 4 years to complete, while master’s programmes usually take 1 to 2 years. Most universities offer part-time and flexible study options.

Costs vary by programme and institution. Online degrees are generally more affordable than traditional on-campus study. With FutureLearn, you can access top-tier social psychology degrees at competitive tuition rates.

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