Explore the fascinating behaviours of individuals, as well as the cultural and political issues that shape collective experiences, on this BPS accredited degree If you want to explore psychology but not quite ready to study at degree level, studying a social sciences foundation will mean you'll study a range of topics that are central to the study of the social sciences. You’ll explore areas such as mental health, wellbeing, contemporary issues in social sciences, and professional practice to help prepare you for undergraduate study.
The foundation year has an applied focus – students are encouraged and enabled to apply their theoretical knowledge and you’ll begin to develop the academic writing and independent learning skills necessary to study a scientific discipline.
On successful completion of the foundation year, you'll be eligible to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology degree.
The degree curriculum includes key areas of psychology and sociology, you will study subjects such as education; crime; social behaviours; therapy and counselling, power, politics and identity; education; media; social inequalities; migration; and race and ethnicity. You will develop scientific approaches to researching key issues from a sociological and psychological perspective. These topics, which include research methods, problem solving and manipulation of data, provide useful tools for a range of careers in healthcare, public sector, leadership, organisations, law enforcement, finance, research and IT.
This degree emphasises the practical application of psychology and sociology, with real-world assessments integrated throughout. You’ll also have the option to undertake work-based learning as part of your studies. In sociology modules you will reflect on real issues such as community empowerment, equity in the workplace, applied sociology in work environments.
To reflect the wide range of careers that are open to graduates, the course can be tailored with optional units that suit your specific ambitions.
