Psychology and Sociology

Psychology and Sociology help you understand the way people think, behave, and interact within society. These subjects open up a world of insights, from the workings of the human mind to the impact of social structures, allowing you to explore real-world issues that affect us all.

Our Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons) is taught by research-active lecturers and benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. Our Psychology and Sociology degree also offers the opportunity for placements and inspiring guest speakers. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course offers a pathway to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the UK’s independent regulator of the psychology profession.

• We follow the BPS curriculum, this means the content of your course prepares you for entry to the profession and for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.

• Varied study methods – modules generally involve weekly lectures followed by seminars or practical sessions. These run alongside structured learning activities and independent study.

• Study all the major branches of psychology: developmental, cognitive, social and biological.

• Experienced and enthusiastic lecturers create an environment in which curious and critical future psychologists can develop and flourish.

• Our Psychology Research Laboratories are fully equipped to support a wide range of experimental and qualitative research, enhancing your learning experience.

• The option to take a community placement, putting theory into practice, gaining experience and making key contacts in the sector.

• Volunteering opportunities outside your course – broaden experience and links with sector.

• Visiting lecturers share their experiences of working in industry.

Course Modules

Year 1
Developmental Psychology
Psychology and Society
Psychological Investigations – Foundations
Psychology Investigations – Practical Applications
Sociological Imaginations
Foundations of Sociology

Year 2
Theorising the Social World
Psychological Investigation: Becoming an Independent Researcher
Brain, Body and Cognition
Sociology of the Life Course
Social Psychology and Individual Differences

Options*
Psychology, Mental Health and Distress
Forensic Security
Community Engagement

Optional Placement Year

Final year
Community Wellbeing and Social Justice
Dissertation
OR
Psychology Dissertation

Options*
Violence and Society
Sociology Topic 1
Society and Outer Space
Class and Power
Sociology of Globalisation
Sociology Topic 2
Cyberpsychology
Ecopsychology and Ecotherapy
Critical Addiction Studies
Sexualities
Utopian Theory and Practice
Human Rights
Education and Society
Class and Conflict in Contemporary Britain
Power in the Psy Disciplines
Sociology and the Climate Emergency
Community, Belonging and Exclusion
Consumer Culture, Body Image and Wellbeing

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.