**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- The course combines the study of mind and behaviour with the study of society. You’ll develop a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour.
- The course covers the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a varied curriculum in sociology.
- You will have access to purpose-built laboratories with high-specification equipment, such as EEG (the recording of brain activity), eye tracking, driving simulation, behavioural recording, and general cognitive and physiological testing.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
The foundation year takes place the year before your degree. You will study four year-long modules that cover all subject areas (psychology, economics, sociology and politics) within social sciences. Upon successful completion of this foundation year you will progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree.
**About this course**
Psychology with Sociology is a subject combination that is highly relevant to the challenges facing society. On this course, you’ll cover the fundamentals of psychology and a variety of issues and topics, both current and historical. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning to ‘real world’ situations.
While on the course, you’ll develop transferable skills that will be useful to your future career. These include 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
- 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:
CL38
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
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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.
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