Course Summary

The underpinning philosophy of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology programme is to provide students with the ability to apply theory, concepts and ideas across psychological and sociological disciplines. The programme will enrich the students’ knowledge and research skills to enhance their understanding of human behaviour and society At its core the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology programme adopts a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach. The programme is structured across 4 distinct strands; Psychology, Sociology, Research Methods and Employability. The four strands enable the student to analyse contemporary issues from a range of perspectives, providing essential transferable skills for employment. Although delivered as 4 separate strands, the programme also focuses on the application and linking of these areas. This provides students with opportunity to investigate the impact of the individual on society and how, in turn, society can shape the individual. The design of this course provides the students with the unique opportunity to use applied research to understand the world and human behaviour across the lifespan.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 for full-time students (Level 4): PS4-01 Foundations of Psychology; PS4-02 Classical and Contemporary Sociology; PS4-03 The Individual and Society; PS4-04 Introducing Research Methods in Psychology and Sociology; PS4-05 Work Related Skills in Social Sciences. Year 2 for full-time students (Level 5): PS5-01 Qualitative and Quantitative Research; PS5-02 Social Division and Inequalities; PS5-03 Social Policy; PS5-04 Developmental Psychology; PS5-05 Social Psychology; PS5-06 Work Related Practice. Year 3 for full-time students (Level 6): PS6-01 Final Major Project (Dissertation); PS6-02 Current Issues and Trends in the Contemporary Society; PS6-03 Sociology of Crime and Deviance; PS6-04 Health Psychology; PS6-05 Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders. Year three includes: Final Major Project (Dissertation); Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorder; Health Psychology, and; Current Issues and Trends in the Contemporary Society Sociology of Crime and Deviance.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Across the programme students are assessed using a variety of methods including; Essays, Research Projects, Presentations, MCQ Exams and Short Answer Tests and Portfolios. Please note that full assessment information can be found in the module descriptors. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework: Year 1 25% per cent course tests (PS4-01) and MCQ exams (PS4-04) and 75% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods); Year 2 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods); Year 3 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods).

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: L340

Institution code: S43

Campus Name: University Centre Southend

Campus code:

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

15 credits at Merit or above


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

International 17930.0 Year 1
England 8000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8000.0 Year 1
Scotland 8000.0 Year 1
Wales 8000.0 Year 1
EU 17930.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Luker Road
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Southend
SS1 1ND

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