Psychology and Sociology (including a Foundation Year)

Our Sociology and Psychology degree at the University of Chester offers a unique blend of disciplines that will equip you with the tools to understand and address society's most pressing challenges.

Explore the intersection of human behaviour and social structures. Delve into a wide range of topics, from media and racial inequalities to consumer culture and climate change. Our expert staff will guide you through a curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application.

Develop the skills to become a force for positive change. Learn to analyse complex social issues, communicate effectively, and apply your knowledge to real-world problems. Our course includes opportunities for work placements and networking with local organisations.

Gain a deep understanding of the human mind. Explore the complexities of human thought, emotions, and behavior. Our Psychology component provides a solid foundation in mental health, social psychology, and cognitive processes. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and our course ensures you can achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartership of this professional body.

Join us at the University of Chester and embark on a journey that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact on the world.

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

Check out "visit our course page link" underneath the provider information section at the bottom of this page for the most up-to-date information about what you will be studying.

There will be a broad range of assessment methods to optimise learning and skill development for a diverse range of learners with unique needs and preferences, and to enable students to build a wide array of skills to thrive in the workplace.

These will include formative assessment such as group tasks and discussions where students can receive feedback from lecturers and their peers to build their confidence and skills. Summative assessment will include written coursework, such essays (short and long form), summaries and critical reviews of literature and/or policy, case studies/reports, and writing for public as well as academic audiences. In addition, summative assessment will focus on visual, verbal and practical skills, encompassing, for example, posters, presentations and Q&A discussions.

This will help to ensure that students are exposed to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace, and have opportunities to build the skills and confidence to manage these effectively.

Students will be given ongoing support with assessments throughout each module, in addition to being guided on how to utilise past feedback. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they put our students in the best position for graduate level employment.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society