Humanities & Social Sciences

Students who enjoy learning about Psychology can read various books that have been written about Social Psychology. Some of the most popular books that are commonly read by avid readers and people who enjoy Psychology are:

• 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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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 have been listed below:

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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.

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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Social Psychology is not a separate course that is provided by IGNOU, but students can study it as a part of their BA (Hons.) Psychology degree from IGNOU. Students who wish to study Psychology at IGNOU must first visit the official website of IGNOU and enrol by submitting the application form, selecting psychology as their preference, and paying a nominal application fee. They will be shortlisted on a merit basis. Students can complete the admission process by paying the admission fees and starting their academic journey.

There are various topics that are covered in the Social Psychology syllabus. Some of these subjects have been mentioned below:

After eligible students are selected for a course, it is usually followed by a document verification process in most colleges. 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