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Social Psychologist

Social psychologists study how people behave and think when they are with others. They carry out research to understand things like peer pressure, bullying, belonging, and how communities work - then use what they find to help make life better.

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Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.

Top UK Graduate Employers

    University College London (UCL)
    UCL is renowned for its research excellence and offers a vibrant environment for social psychologists to thrive.Explore Employer Portal
    The British Psychological Society (BPS)
    As the leading professional body for psychologists in the UK, BPS offers numerous opportunities for social psychologists to engage in impactful work.Recruitment Portal
    The National Health Service (NHS)
    The NHS employs social psychologists to improve mental health services and community health initiatives.Explore Employer Portal
    Mind
    Mind is a mental health charity that employs social psychologists to develop and implement community programmes.Explore Employer Portal
    The Home Office
    The Home Office employs social psychologists to inform policy and improve community relations.Recruitment Portal