Singapore University of Social Sciences

PSY405 Applied Research in Social Psychology is an advanced course that emphasises the real- world applications of social psychology. The course will discuss the relevance of applied social psychology for understanding and addressing real-world issues such as inequality, education, social behaviours, interpersonal relationships, public health, politics, and so on. The course will also provide hands-on experience in designing, conducting, analysing, and presenting applied research projects that address important issues in social psychology. Through this course, students will gain an appreciation of social psychology’s real-world applications and will also gain quantitative research experience. Basic knowledge of research methods (e.g., from PSY391) prior to taking this course is required.