PSYC213-26S2 (D) Semester Two 2026 (Distance)

Introduction to Social Psychology

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

Social Psychology is the scientific study of how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are influenced by the real, imagined, or implied presence of others. This course provides a broad overview of topics in social psychology. The lectures will cover a range of topics illustrating the impact of social context on the individual by focusing on topics such as the self-concept, social perception, intergroup bias, attitudes and persuasion, social influence, group processes, close relationships, prosocial behaviour and aggression. The course also contains a laboratory component in which students work in small groups conducting social psychology research projects.

Prerequisites

Restrictions

PSYC332

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Monday 15:00 - 16:00 Online Delivery
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 15:00 - 16:00 Online Delivery
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Course Coordinator

Kumar Yogeeswaran

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Weekly quizzes 9% Weekly quizzes
Lab Activities 20% Lab Activities
Research Proposal 25% Research Proposal
Mid-Semester Test 20% Mid-Semester Test
Final Exam 26% Final Exam

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .

All PSYC213 Occurrences

  • PSYC213-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026
  • PSYC213-26S2 (D) Semester Two 2026 (Distance)