Course Summary

This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences (R23) degree. Half of your studies will be in interdisciplinary social science and sociology giving you a firm grounding in knowledge and ideas central to the social sciences. For the other half, you’ll first explore psychology through a range of real-world issues including love, sexuality and artificial intelligence before opting to study either social psychology or counselling and forensic psychology. On completion of this degree, you’ll be able to apply psychological and social theories to a broad range of practical and real world issues, using data analysis and analytical techniques to understand a variety of topics that affect individuals and society. You’ll also have gained a wide range of transferable skills – opening up employment opportunities in private, public and voluntary sector organisations. **Key features of the course** - Specialise in psychology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree. - Explore cutting edge, topical real-world problems to gain an understanding of the behaviours of individuals and social groups. - Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, and communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.

Course Details - Modules

This degree has three stages. You’ll start Stage 1 with an introductory social sciences module and you'll also be introduced to the key issues in psychology, and some of the important theories and methods that help psychologists understand how individuals and society interact. Next, at Stages 2 and 3, half your studies will be in interdisciplinary social sciences. For the other half, you’ll investigate fascinating and topical issues to do with human behaviour and the workings of the mind.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

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Institution code: O11

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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Milton Keynes
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