Psychology with Sociology BSc(Hons) single honours

The course, combining the study of mind and behaviour with the study of society, allows you to develop a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour.
You'll cover the fundamental, basic areas of psychology, alongside a more varied and encompassing curriculum involving issues and topics both current and historical, offering you challenging opportunities to learn about applications of psychology and sociology throughout their course.
The programme is an exciting opportunity for you to develop skills that will be transferable to the ‘real world' situation that you'll encounter after leaving university.

Graduates with a degree in psychology with sociology will be ideally placed in careers in central or local government, the media, human resources or any field where an understanding of society and human behaviour is advantageous.

This degree prepares you for life after university by teaching the key transferable skills and perspectives that employers want, including:

Problem-solving
Data analysis
Critical thinking and reasoning
Team working
Leadership
Self-motivation
Working independently
Project planning
Managing data sets
Interpreting data
Written and oral communication

112 points at A level including a minimum of two 6-unit awards at A level or equivalent. General Studies is accepted as a qualifying subject.
Alternatively, equivalent qualifications and experience will be considered.
Applications from students on BTEC or Access courses, applications from international students with relevant qualifications and applications from mature students without traditional qualifications are welcomed.

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be eligible for further training to become professional psychologists in any of the professional disciplines accredited by the BPS.