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Muskan Chugh

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Some of the most popular books for Social Psychology are here. Take a look

  • The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

  • Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini 

  • The Social Animal by Elliot Aronson

  • Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by  Dan Ariely

  • Nudge by Cass Sunstein & Richard Thaler

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Muskan Chugh

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No, Social Psychology courses are not necessarily expensive, infact, many online courses and resources are available for students at no costs, however, these courses generally do not provide free certification. Another option that most students choose, is to pursue Social Psychology as a specialisation in their Psychology degree. Some colleges where students can study Psychology at affordable course fees are

Psychology Colleges

Average Fees

Banaras Hindu University

INR 0 - 6,660

UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University

INR 0 - 13,180

Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi

INR 432 - 540

Delhi University (DU)

INR 480 - 10,890

Bokaro Steel City College, Bokaro

INR 612

Maharshi Dayanand University

INR 800 - 20,000

Note - The information is taken from the official site of the college.

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Nishtha Singh

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Yes, the Center For Management Studies is a good college for MA. MA students are placed in top companies at top positions such as  Amazon, TCS, Deloitte, IBM, and others. MA students can go for PhD courses or can even join jobs. The ROI is good for students joining this course. The college is rated 4/5 as per the Shiksha verified reviewer. 

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Muskan Chugh

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There are various job opportunities for students who have completed a degree in Social Psychology. Students can opt for a career in various job industries like academia, journalism, media, business management, human resources, healthcare administration, social work, etc. Students can choose to work in job profiles like psychologists, mental health coaches, addiction counselors, etc.

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Muskan Chugh

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There are vast scope after Social Psychology courses. It is a growing field of psychological sciences. Students can choose to take part in the Social Psychology scientific research projects. The knowledge gained from studying Social Psychology has a lot of relevance among big corporations as it will allow them to understand the psyche of their employees and customers. They can benefit from the knowledge of what drives customer demand; it can also be helpful in sales and negotiation tactics, etc. The knowledge of Social Psychology is also used to devise better education strategies, as it is essential to promote positive interactions and

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Muskan Chugh

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Yes, you can study Social Psychology through distance education. You can enroll for a Psychology degree at various Distance/correspondence colleges where you will also learn about Social Psychology subjects. It will give you the option to learn about various other branches of Psychology as well.

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Muskan Chugh

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Well, you won't find a separate Social Psychology course at IGNOU. It is a part of the curriculum under Psychology courses

You can pursue a BA (Hons.) Psychology degree from IGNOU. Other options include -

  • MA in Psychology
  • PG Diploma in Mental Health(PGDMH)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology Programme
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Family Therapy, etc.

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Muskan Chugh

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Many topics are covered in the Social Psychology syllabus. Some of these subjects are here. 

Social Psychology Subjects

Social Cognition

Social Neuroscience

Prejudice And Stereotypes

Group Behavior

Leadership

Nonverbal Communication

Cultural Psychology

Organizational Behavior

Note - The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

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It is an important part of the admission procedure for Social Psychology courses. Some documents that are commonly asked for by colleges for admission to Social Psychology courses are

  • Class 10 Marksheet

  • Class 12 Marksheet

  • Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter's ID/Driving License, Passport, etc.)

  • Passport-size Photographs

  • Migration Certificate

  • Transfer/Character Certificate

  • Documents related to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PWD/ECA, if a reservation is availed by students

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Muskan Chugh

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Complete class 12th from a recognised board with at least 45% marks. Students from all streams can pursue Social Psychology at the UG level. It is not mandatory to study Psychology in class 12th. Students who pursue a PG Social Psychology degree should complete their UG. They can be admitted to Social Psychology courses through entrance exams like CUET PG, JMI Entrance Exam, etc. 

Students who want to pursue Social Psychology at the certificate and UG Diploma level can simply complete their 12th grade and apply for these courses. A PG Diploma in Psychology, however, can only be pursued after completing a UG degree.

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