BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies

Psychosocial studies derived out of a desire to develop a programme in the social sciences that enables us to think about individuals' lived experiences not just from a psychological perspective or a sociological one but in a much more holistic way. Society shapes the way that individuals experience their worlds and, in turn, our inner worlds influence our thoughts, actions and relationships. The two facets are dynamically and intimately related to each other and to focus upon just one aspect severely limits our perspectives of human beings. To become a professional community practitioner, one needs not only a theoretical and ethical understanding of people's personal motivations, circumstances, beliefs, backgrounds, behaviours, cultures etc, but one also needs to critically consider the societal structures and systems that impact lives.
This course is about the real world, engaging with a wide range of problems and issues including mental health, social care, racism, psychotherapies, class, families, gender, employment, youth, and ageing.
On this degree, we use a range of assessment methods to ensure you have engaged with the learning outcomes of our modules.
Knowledge is assessed by essays, plans, presentations, journals, blogs, portfolios, photography and case studies.
Thinking skills are assessed by reflective logs, project work, poster presentations, research reports, case studies, responses to reflective questions.
Our graduates have gone on to further study and/or entered the following careers: Researcher, Civil Service, Advice/welfare work
Voluntary sector /NGO officer, Community development worker, Housing officer, Equality and diversity officer, Criminal justice, Social worker
Mental health/counselling/psychotherapy, Health or care management, NGO founder,Psychologist

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the
UCAS tariff calculator, including:
A Levels in at least two subjects
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM
BTEC Diploma DD
Access to HE Diploma
T Levels
International Baccalaureate 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level
We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case by case basis.

In addition to one of the above, you should have:
GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications.

IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).