Who are we, and how do we shape our world? On this course you’ll explore both the nature of the individual and society. You’ll learn the critical thinking skills that discerning employers are looking for in a variety of fields including business, health, media, education, social care and management. Studying psychology and sociology will allow you to explore a large and fascinating world – the fundamental nature of human beings and how that nature shapes our social environment. You’ll engage with debates about the practical, theoretical and ethical issues associated with the use of different methodologies, paradigms and methods of analysis applied in each of the disciplines, and their relevance and value for different communities and publics. Are you fascinated by human nature, by who we are and how we interact? Do you want to understand what impacts the shape of society around us and how it could be changed for the better? Then you will enjoy our joint course in psychology and sociology as it provides a challenging and stimulating environment for exploring these questions around the individual and society. In this course you will learn to use social scientific methods and evidence to make sense of human behaviour. You’ll learn how to think and write critically, giving you skills that can be valuable in many fields. You’ll be given opportunities to go into communities and apply your skills and knowledge in a real-world context and reflect upon the ways in which psychological and sociological knowledge can effect real change in people’s everyday lives.

Year One Introduction to Psychology 1 Foundations of Psychology: Core Concepts and Practices Introduction to Academia The Sociological Imagination 1 – Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theories and Concepts Introduction to Psychology 2 The Sociological Imagination 2 – Diversity, Identity and Wellbeing Year Two Social and Psychological Inquiry – Philosophy and Design Developmental and Social Psychology Current Debates in Sociology Sociology of Culture Self and Identity Individual Difference, Wellbeing and Ethical Practice Year Three Sociology of Knowledge & Science Research Design: Theory and Practice Interaction and Social Order Developmental Psychology Social Psychology and Social Movements Year Four Dissertation (in Psychology, Sociology or both) two Sociology option modules two psychology option modules Sociology option modules: Sociology of Liberation European Policy and Politics Queer Theory, Gender and Sexual Politics Gender Justice and Violence Feminist Approaches Psychology option modules: Eyewitness Testimony Evolutionary Psychology Volunteering and Community Engagement Psychology of Pain The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (April 2021) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2022. Please check back here for any updates.

You will be taught in lectures, seminars, practical workshops and laboratories. Outside these timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning through self-study. Your work will be assessed using a number of techniques, including essay writing, presentations, report writing, critical reflections and examinations.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: CL83

Institution code: Q25

Campus Name: Queen Margaret University

Campus code:

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

We can consider applications to level 2 or 3 with suitable qualifications. Agreed articulation routes from Scottish HNC and HND programmes can be found here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/access-to-higher-education/college-leavers-and-mature-students/

We accept many different qualifications, but cannot list them all here. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information or advice if you are thinking of taking a course of study. We welcome applications from international and EU applicants and you can find information on specific entry requirements by country here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/information-for-your-country/. We also welcome applications from mature students, or people holding qualifications such as Access courses or OU modules. The Scottish Wider Access Partnership (SWAP) offers a range of local Access courses and those that are accepted for entry are listed here: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications

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

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

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails

IELTS with an overall score equivalent to 6.0 and with no individual component less than 5.5.

QMU English Language Requirements

https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/english-language-requirements/

Student satisfaction : 78%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 80%

Scotland	1820.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	7000.0	Year 1
International	7000.0	Year 1

Students from England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: full-time fees will be charged for the first three years of study. The fourth year is free.

Queen Margaret University Drive
Musselburgh
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Edinburgh
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