Course Summary

**Reasons to choose Kingston** – The course combines the study of mind and behaviour with the study of society. – It covers the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and offers a varied curriculum in sociology. – You’ll have access to purpose-built laboratories with high-specification equipment, such as EEG (recording brain activity), eye tracking, a driving simulator and an observation lab. **This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences** This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment. The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs and tutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology. **About this course** Are you keen to find reasons for and answers to the challenges that face our society? This highly relevant combination of subjects could be just for you. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of psychology and a variety of sociological issues and topics, both current and historical. You’ll develop a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour. This course features many opportunities to apply your learning to the real world. For example, a “real-life” project will be brought into the classroom and you’ll act as a consultant to find solutions for a social issue. While on the course, you’ll develop skills for your future career, including teamwork, communication, time and task management, statistical analysis of data, problem-solving, and the ability to critically evaluate evidence.

Course Details - Modules

Examples of modules: Year 0 - Foundation Year in Social Sciences Year 1 - Foundations in Criminological Theory - Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology - Psychology Research Methods 1 - Foundations of Psychology Year 2 - Policing and Punishment - Psychology Research Methods 2 - Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition Year 3 (Core) - Psychology Research Project Year 3 (Optional) - Psychology of Art and Film - Introduction to Forensic Psychology - Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice - Psychology of Health and Wellbeing - Advanced Developmental Psychology - Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation - Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and Representation - Global Terrorism and Transnational Crime - Crimes of the Powerful: Corporations, the State and Human Rights - Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity - Human Rights and Political Violence - Applied Criminology/Sociology: Work and Volunteering - The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: CM98

Institution code: K84

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

48 points (‘DD' or equivalent) from two A2 subjects or equivalent

Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits minimum 45 credits at Level 3. Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate-course/foundation-year-social-sciences/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 77%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

River House
53-57 High Street
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Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ

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