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BSc Psychology with Sociology

University of Plymouth

Institution
University of Plymouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology with Sociology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C8L3
Typical offer
IB 28

Entry requirements

GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects. A level: 112 points from a minimum of two A levels from any subjects. BTEC: DMM any subject. All Access courses: Pass Access (preferably Science, Humanities, Social Sciences but any subject considered), with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit overall in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall.

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Human Behaviour, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme offers an optional placement year and international exchange opportunities. In the final year, students undertake an independent Research Project and select from optional modules to focus on specific areas of interest.

Modules

  • Social Identities and Inequalities
  • Introduction to Social Theory
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Clinical and Developmental Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Perception and the Brain
  • Interprofessional Learning 1
  • Career and Placement Planning
  • Interprofessional Learning 2
  • Designing and Conducting Research
  • Qualitative and Mixed Methods for Research
  • Individual Differences, Social, and Developmental Psychology
  • Cognition and Biological Psychology
  • Contemporary Theories of Society and Culture
  • Inner Worlds: The Sociology of Emotions and Mental Health
  • Placement: Psychology
  • Careers Planning
  • Research Project
  • Interprofessional Learning 3
  • Food, Culture and Society
  • Health, Medical Power and Social Justice
  • The Politics of Wasted Lives