Psychology and Sociology

Study a degree that prepares you for a career in the dynamic, future-orientated and ever-changing society of psychology and sociology.

Skills

You’ll focus on developing ‘psychological and sociology literacy’ and the ability to apply knowledge for the benefit of self, community, and society.

This includes opportunities for reflective learning, self-development and practical applications.

You’ll gain a unique and rich understanding through a psychological and sociological lens of:

• Human behaviour
• Health and wellbeing
• Social processes and inequalities
• Experiences of the individual and society

Learning

Get ready for your future with tailored teaching and contact time.

On our BSc Psychology and Sociology, you’ll be taught innovatively through lectures and small group seminars. At least 50% of your teaching will be in seminars, lab classes or workshops.

You’ll be learning through our enthusiastic and supporting academic tutors, who are also practitioners and involved in the latest research.​

Assessment

There are multiple opportunities for you to integrate theory and practice to real-world applications.

You’ll demonstrate your skills and understanding through:

• Exams
• Lab reports
• Essays
• Portfolios
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Research summaries

Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you have the opportunity to apply for a placement and gain valuable real-world experience.

Careers

Earn a degree you can excel with.

Your future could be in:

• Scientific research and teaching
• Youth and community work
• Charitable organisations
• Local and national government, public sector and police
• Law and legal services
• Financial services

You could continue your studies and become a forensic, counsellor, or occupational, educational or clinical psychologist.