BA (Hons) PSYCHOSOCIAL COMMUNITY WORK

University of East London

Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

Psychosocial Studies derived out of a desire to develop a programme in the Social Sciences that enables us to think about individuals' lived experiences not just from a psychological perspective or a sociological one but in a much more holistic way. Society shapes the way that individuals experience their worlds and, in turn, our inner worlds influence our thoughts, actions and relationships. The two facets are dynamically and intimately related to each other and to focus upon just one aspect severely limits our perspectives of human beings. To become a professional community practitioner, one needs not only a theoretical and ethical understanding of people's personal motivations, circumstances, beliefs, backgrounds, behaviours, cultures etc, but one also needs to critically consider the societal structures and systems that impact lives.

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a BA, you can study this course as an ‘extended’ four-year programme. You'll begin with a Social Science Foundation year which will prepare you for a successful transition to the BA degree.

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Location

Start date

London
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Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD

Start date

On request

About this course

Are you interested in what makes people ‘tick’? Are you fascinated by how we develop a sense of self (I) and in relation to others (me)? and how culture and upbringing shapes a person’s thoughts, views, beliefs and actions in the world? Do you want to work with people to make a positive difference to you, to them and to communities?

This course is about the real world, engaging with a wide range of problems and issues including mental health, social care, racism, psychotherapies, class, families, gender, employment, youth, and ageing.

You’ll get to grips with the policies and systems of service user delivery, issues of power, oppression and social justice, as well as community development and human and social needs. Students will develop their understanding of reflexive practice and professional standards of conduct, performance and ethics in relation to governance which regulates working with diverse service users and change-makers. You will be taught by cutting-edge academics who bring their research, critiques and experiences to their teaching-we have some very lively discussions!

Our graduates have gone on to further study and/or entered the following careers:

Researcher
Civil Service
Advice/Welfare Work
Voluntary Sector /NGO Officer
Community Development Worker
Housing Officer
Equality And Diversity Officer
Criminal Justice
Social Worker
Mental Health/Counselling/Psychotherapy
Health Or Care Management
NGO Founder
Psychologist
Volunteer Co-Ordinator
Family Support
Teacher/Lecturer/Education Roles
Youth Worker
Mediator
Community Advocacy

Must include passes at A2 in at least two subjects.
Extended Diploma or Diploma
Diploma with 26 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level.

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Subjects

  • Knowledge
  • Skills
  • Professional life
  • Social scientists
  • Body Psychosocially
  • Psychosocially
  • Digital Sociology
  • Globalisation
  • Sociology
  • Society
  • Constructions of Identity

Course programme

FOUNDATION YEAR (IF REQUIRED)

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a bachelor’s degree, you can study this course as an ‘extended’ four-year programme. You’ll begin with a foundation year, which will prepare you for a successful transition to the degree course a year later.

  • Knowledge, Skills, Practice and the Self. Professional Life (Core)
  • Exploring Communities as Social Scientists (Core)
  • Reading the Body Psychosocially (Core)
  • Reimagining Work As A Social Scientist (Core)
  • Introduction to Digital Sociology (Option)
  • Globalisation and Society (Option)
YEAR 1
  • Knowledge, Skills, Practice and the Self (Mental Wealth 1) (core)
  • Psychology: Perspectives for Psychosocial Community Work (core)
  • Constructions of Identity (core)
  • Preparation For Working With Communities (core)
  • Psychosocial Work In Community Settings (core)
  • Communication For Psychosocial And Community Work Relationships (core)
YEAR 2
  • Children, Young People & Families (core)
  • Knowledge, Skills, Practice & The Self (Mental Wealth 2) (core)
  • Mad, Bad or Sad? Understanding Mental Disorder (core)
  • Research Methods (core)
  • Professional Practice in Communities 1* (core)
  • Counselling: Therapeutic Skills & Practice (core)
YEAR 3
  • Knowledge, skills, practice and the self (Mental Wealth 3) (core)
  • Professional Practice in Communities 2* (core)
  • Applied Project (Dissertation) ( **2 x core modules)
  • Managing And Leading In The Not For Profit Sector (option)
  • Leaders, Followers And Fanatics (option)
  • Health, Community And Activism (option)
  • Gender, Difference And Empowerment (option)

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