Career Options for Social Psychology

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.

Here are some of the most frequently-reported career categories for Social Psychology graduates in Canada, based on census data and outcome tracking:

Social Psychologists in the workforce can:

Work collaboratively and constructively in groups
Apply interview techniques, statistical analysis using software packages
Solve problems using critical, reasoned thought
Identify and locate sources of information
Manage time to meet multiple demands
Understand questions associated with social issues
Conduct social research, apply quantitative methods, & engage in qualitative interviewing and fieldwork
Write descriptive reports and analytical papers
Analyze the root causes of social problems and work towards solutions with diverse groups of people

Employers seek out the skills Social Psychology graduates have, such as:

Social Perceptiveness
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Persuading
Speaking and Presenting
Reading Comprehension
Social Analysis
Decision-Making
Instructional Design
Problem-Solving

Common Sectors of Employment:

Social Psychology graduates often work in the following sectors:

Careers & Experiential Education

Faculty of Social Sciences