Careers in Social Psychology
Social Psychology studies the relationship between individuals and society from an interdisciplinary perspective. The degree teaches students to understand how people develop over time and behave in different situations.
Employers value Social Psychology graduates for their ability to understand how humans behave, how small groups and communities interact and how societies form practices and priorities.
Employers seek out the skills acquired by Social Psychology graduates, such as
- Strong communication skills demonstrated through written work, presentations and informed debate
- Teamwork skills and an ability to work collaboratively and constructively in groups
- Interview techniques, statistical analysis using software packages
- Identifying and locating sources of information
- Managing time to meet multiple demands
- Understanding questions associated with social issues
- Solving problems using critical, reasoned thought
- Knowledge of social research, quantitative methods, qualitative interviewing and fieldwork
- Experience writing descriptive reports and analytical papers
- Analyze the root causes of social problems and work towards solutions with diverse groups of people
Examples of Social Psychology career paths*
- Behaviour Analyst
- Career Counsellor
- Conflict Resolution
- Counselling
- Education/Teacher
- Health Care Coordinator
- Human Resources Specialist
- Law
- Mental Health
- Parole Officer
- Research
- Social Work
- Volunteer Services
* This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a start in your career exploration.
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