BA Psychosocial Studies
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Sociology, combining psychology, social theory and wellbeing practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Communication & Writing and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course includes an Applied Research Project in the final year and offers an optional placement year.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Educators of Tomorrow
- What’s going on (how do we know, and what can we do about it?): Mental Wealth 1
- Constructions of Identity
- Psychology: Perspectives For Psychosocial Studies
- Cultures of Intimacy: Psychosocial Perspectives of Care
- Contemporary Issues in Sociology
- Relational Practice in Community Settings 1
- Knowledge, Skills, Practice & The Self (Mental Wealth 2)
- Mad, Bad or Sad, Understanding Mental Disorder
- Relational Practice in Community Settings 2
- Counselling: Therapeutic Skills & Practice
- Research Methods
- Children, Young People & Families
- Knowledge, Skills, Practice and the Self: Mental Wealth 3
- Professional Practice in Communities 2
- Applied Research Project in Social Sciences
- Managing And Leading In The Not For Profit Sector
- Health, Community and Activism
- Constructions of 'Race' in Culture and Politics
- Surveillance and Society
- Gender Studies