Psychology with Sociology - BSc (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our innovative course will give you a deep understanding of how the core and specialised areas in psychology and sociology contribute to our understanding of contemporary issues. You will apply scientific reasoning and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key transferable skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving.

Sociology helps us make sense of the societies in which we live and our place within them. Our Psychology with Sociology course brings together two closely interrelated areas, allowing you to gain significant knowledge and insight.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

Over your three years of study, your Psychology modules will help you gain an understanding of a person’s mind, behaviour and actions, while the Sociology side will equip you with the knowledge of group interactions and society as a whole. Practical in nature, our course will enable you to apply both Psychology and Sociology to human behaviour and society.

Our focus on contemporary and innovative learning practices will help you gain key employability skills, such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving, as well as key skills in two innovative, intriguing disciplines.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

BBC or 112 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of 3 subjects.
UK Qualification
GCSE
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment

Students are satisfied with our Psychology with Sociology course! We scored 91.7 per cent for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.
This degree course is accredited by the British Psychological Society. This means that on successfully completing your degree with a pass of over 50%, you will gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society. This allows you to pursue a career path in Psychology through accredited Master’s and Doctoral courses throughout the UK. The course is therefore as professionally relevant and up-to-date as possible, taking into account the very latest developments in the profession.
On all of our courses you will gain a professional focus and real world experience of psychology, ensuring you are equipped to make an immediate impact in your career. You have the opportunity to embark on a year-long sandwich placement as part of your degree course.

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This centre's achievements

2020

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Public Relations
  • PR training
  • Public
  • Human Behaviour
  • PR
  • Stakeholders
  • Awareness
  • PR Campaign
  • Public bodies
  • Influencing policies

Course programme

Year One

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Psychology and Research Skills
  • Understanding Society
  • Sociological Imagination
  • Introduction to Research Methods and Statistics
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Popular Images and Psychological Understanding
  • Parapsychology
  • Introduction to Psychopathology
Year Two

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
  • Qualitative Research Methods and Analyses
  • Classical Social Theory
  • Neuropsychology
  • Quantitative Research Methods and Statistics
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 40 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules.
  • Health Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Real World Work Experiences
  • Contemporary Social Theory
  • Public Sociology
  • Sociology of the Media
Final Year

In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
  • Applied Social Psychology
  • Lifespan Psychology
  • Integrative Psychology Project
  • Power and Inequalities
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Music and Society
  • Self, Identity and Society


Additional information

UCAS Code: LC38

UK Students

Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021

Mode
 
Full Time

Duration
3 Years

Fees
£9,250 per year

Mode
Sandwich

Duration
4 Years 

Mode
Part Time

Duration
5 Years

International Students

Award: BSc (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021

Mode
 
Full Time

Duration
3 Years

Fees
£13,200 per year

Mode
Sandwich

Duration
4 Years

Psychology with Sociology - BSc (Hons)

Price on request