BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology

Year 1

In your first year, you’ll study the basic theories of psychology, covering learning, social, developmental, clinical, cognitive and physiological psychology. You will also develop your skills in methods of psychological research, information technology, communication and critical thinking. On the sociology side, you’ll study key concepts and theories surrounding real world issues such as poverty, social exclusion, work, community, religion, media, crime, education and more.

Core modules

• PSYC411 Learning

• PSYC412 Psychological Science

• PSYC414 Relationships

• PSYC415 Topics in Psychology

• SOC1510 Social Identities and Inequalities

• SOC1511 Introduction to Social Theory

Year 2

We have updated our course for 2018/19 entrants, and you can find details of the new course here. You will study three modules in parallel in each semester, covering the whole breadth of the British Psychological Society curriculum. All modules include practical exercises in PsychEL, which you will record in your LabBook. The coursework includes authentic reports such as case studies, executive summaries, group presentations, data visualisations, interview skills and reflective reports. These will give you the confidence to step right into work when you graduate. Sociology topics include the processes of social change and sources of social identity in the modern world. You’ll also learn about consumer culture, ethnicity, globalisation and politics and the state. Current students will take the following modules in 2018/19:

Core modules

• PSYC201 Conducting Psychological Research A

• PSYC202 Individual Differences, Clinical, Social and Developmental Psychology

• PSYC203 Biological and Cognitive Psychology

• PSYC206 Conducting Psychological Research B

• PSYC210 Personal and Professional Development

• SOC2516 Culture, Structure and Experience

• SOC2518 Developments in Social Theory

Year 3

If you choose, you can take an optional work placement after your second year, expanding your knowledge of psychology in a real world context across the UK. Apply to spend a year honing your skills on a psychological professional/work placement. Gain invaluable experience, make professional contacts and receive a Certificate of Professional/Industrial Placement. Please note some placements may require Occupation Health and/or Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Core modules

• PSYC310 Personal and Professional Development

Final year

We have updated our course for 2018/19 entrants, and you can find details of the new course here. You will have complete freedom of choice about the topics you specialise in for your final year. You'll study eight current topics from a list of over twenty options, taught by world experts in their fields. A typical year’s list includes options in forensic, developmental, health, clinical, occupational, cognitive, social, and neuropsychology. You'll also choose to work on your own research project, supervised by one of our staff. All of our staff are active researchers, and all of our staff teach, unlike other universities. As a large school, you can be confident that we can cover almost every area. Extra study options include the sociology of consumer culture, the mass media, drugs in society, tourism, health, the body, risk, sexuality, race and ethnicity, science, technology and religion. Current students will take the following modules in 2018/19 and 2019/20:

Core modules

• PSYC401 Social and Developmental Psychology

• PSYC402 Psychobiology and Cognition

• PSYC405 Psychology Dissertation

• PSYC410 Personal and Professional Development

Optional modules

• SOC3538 Philosophy of Social Science

• SOC3540 Gender and Society: A Social Science Critique

• SOC3544 Food and Foodways

• SOC3545 Social Theory and Political Action

• SOC3547 Media, State and Society

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