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