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Social Psychology

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 1 October 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Explore how the individual and the social environment influence each other.

Explore behaviour, sense of self and relationships from a social psychology perspective. You'll uncover how society, culture and interactions with other people influence our identities, choices and actions. You'll have the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of key social psychological issues. In communicating these complex ideas through a range of written and verbal formats, you'll develop a transferrable skill set well suited to a range of careers.

Benefit from teaching that's research-led and covers real-world issues. You'll become a creative problem solver by examining modern day inequality and discrimination. You'll learn how we can challenge these issues through language, social interaction, media representations and lived experience. In turn, you'll develop your critical thinking and discover how to work ethically.

Study the subjects you're most passionate about. Our wide range of option modules allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests. You'll also develop a highly flexible skill set and gain knowledge that's relevant across industries.

Prepare for your future. During your studies, you'll have access to careers support, events and opportunities. You'll also have the option of adding a placement year or year abroad to your degree. This allows you to gain invaluable experience working or studying in another country before you graduate.

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L393
Institution code:
Y50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

T Level
D

Distinction overall
T Level subjects in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Scottish Advanced Higher

Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.

Extended Project
C

If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A-B

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A levels or other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD

Plus B at A Level.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D

Plus AB at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

Plus B at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

Plus AB at A Level.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Contextual A Level offer:
BBB

Learn more on the University of York website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790
EU & International£26900

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible.

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

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