BA (Hons) Social Psychology

Course Overview This course deconstructs Western perspectives on identity to explore how the self is shaped by a complex interplay of social, cultural, and psychological forces. You will investigate alternative frameworks from psychoanalysis, Buddhism, and Daoism to develop a more critical and holistic philosophy of what it means to be human. Key Program Highlights Critically examine social psychology beyond traditional Western scientific thought Explore concepts of self and consciousness through non-Western belief systems like Buddhism and Daoism Analyze how language, relationships, and the environment construct identity Integrate insights from psychoanalysis and discursive psychology Develop a nuanced, cross-cultural understanding of human experience