Psychology with Sociology (4 years full time including sandwich year)
Kingston University
Psychology with Sociology (4 years full time including sandwich year)
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.
**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.
**Sandwich Year**
This course has a sandwich year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this sandwich year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of modules:
Year 1
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Foundations of Psychology
- Historical and Philosophical Concepts in Psychology
- Social Selves
Year 2
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- How to Change the World
Final Year (Options)
- Psychology Research Project
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Critical Social Psychology: Memory, Narrative and Representation
- The Psychology of Health and Well Being
- Psychology of Art and Film
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice
- Social Intersections: Gender, Race and Class
- Migration and Social Transformation
- The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic
- Crimes of the Powerful: Corporations, the State and Human Rights
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:
C3L8
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
Year 2
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
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 - 128 points.
Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 112 – 128 points.
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts
Scottish Highers (only)
Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.
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 including 21 at merit.
Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 112 points.
4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
Typically from a minimum 5 Higher Level subjects
Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications.
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points
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