MA Psychology and Sociology
Entry requirements
A level: from A*A*A* to AAA (required: Biology or Human Biology at B, Chemistry at B, Computer Science or equivalent at B, Environmental Science at B, Geography at B, Geology at B, Life and Health Science at B, Mathematics at B, Physics at B, Psychology at B, Statistics at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 34 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MA (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, a combined psychology and sociology degree focused on human behaviour, social structures and societal relationships. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Research Methods, and Communication & Writing. This four-year undergraduate degree provides thorough training across both disciplines, drawing on empirical investigation and contextual analysis. The first year introduces basic concepts in research methods and statistics alongside the R language, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, biological psychology, differential psychology, and social psychology. The second year continues with research methods, statistics, R programming, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, differential psychology, biological psychology, social psychology, and reviewing scientific literature. The third year builds on this with advanced statistical analysis using R programming and qualitative methods applied in a group project.
Modules
- be trained in basic concepts in research methods and statistics
- learn how to programme in the R language
- learn to use a variety of qualitative methods
- have a practical introduction to laboratory-based psychology research
- cognitive psychology
- developmental psychology
- biological psychology
- differential psychology
- social psychology
- social change
- drug use
- race
- ethnicity
- gender
- research methods
- statistics
- R programming
- cognitive psychology
- developmental psychology
- differential psychology
- biological psychology
- social psychology
- reviewing scientific literature
- report writing
- ethical awareness
- advanced statistical analysis using R programming
- qualitative methods which are applied in a group project