BA Sociology And Psychology
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 85 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 12%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 59%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 57%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 37%
- London: 48%
- South East: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Sociology And Psychology at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £43,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Sociology And Psychology at University of Hertfordshire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Sociology And Psychology at University of Hertfordshire?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Sociology And Psychology at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BA Sociology And Psychology at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Sociology And Psychology at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.