Sociology and Psychology

Description

This programme is offered by the School of Humanities & Social Sciences and is designed to let you specialise equally in both subjects. Sociology is an innovative and vibrant subject offering students the opportunity to study courses covering a range of issues from popular culture to social justice, from gender and identity to global relations. A broad foundation in sociological thinking and theory is offered while also supporting you to pursue your own ideas and interests through focused research.

The psychology component of the programme seeks to understand mind and behaviour through experimentation, observation and measurement. This includes the study of perception, memory and emotion in adults and children; the socio-psychological processes that shape our relationships with each other and society; the development of language, behaviour, personality and thought in children; the biological processes that underpin behaviour; and the causes and treatment of abnormal behaviour.

The aims of the programme are:

• To enhance understanding of important and controversial issues in society, including debates about gender, ethnicity, crime and deviance, social justice, global politics and cultural production and consumption
• To gain an understanding of brain, behaviour and experience, and of their complex interactions
• To provide a supportive and stimulating learning environment which promotes the intellectual and personal development of students.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (International)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)
• Inequality and Social Change (30 credits)
• Applying Sociology (15 credits)
• Self in Society (15 credits)
• Introduction to Counselling (30 credits)

Year 2

• Developmental and Social Psychology (30 credits)
• Individual Differences and Abnormal Psychology (30 credits)
• Key Thinkers in Sociology (30 credits)
• Researching Society and Culture (15 credits)
• Working in Sociology (15 credits)

Year 3

• Gender, Race and Crime 6 (30 credits)
• Three 30-credit options from related subject pathway (90 credits)

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Applicants should have:

300 UCAS points

OF WHICH 260 points or more from A2 or an equivalent qualification

PLUS GCSEs to include English and Maths at grade C or above.

• Applicants may be invited to interview.

• Entry requirements are subject to change. Please check the website to confirm detailed requirements before making your application.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

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• Access Bursary

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• Alumni Bursary

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