BSc Psychology and Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology is an undergraduate degree within the Psychology and Sociology subject area, combining two disciplines to examine individual and societal behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society, allowing eligible graduates to obtain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. The course begins with foundation modules such as Data Analysis and Research Skills and Perspectives in Psychology. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Foundations of Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods, and Sociology, Activism and Social Justice. The second year advances study with Social and Developmental Psychology, Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition, and Research Methods and Analysis. The final year concludes with the Independent Research Project, Sociology in Practice, and Digital Lives.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: Maths, Grade C/4.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 16%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 14%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 47%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 51%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Skills for Success
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Sociology, Activism and Social Justice
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Identity, Inequalities and Social Change
- Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Independent Research Project
- Skills for the Future
- Sociology in Practice
- Digital Lives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Roehampton do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Roehampton?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Roehampton?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.