Course Summary

**Our exciting BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies course explores the relationship between 'self' and society. The course combines the study of individuals, using psychology and psychoanalysis, with the winder cultural and systemic studies of sociology. You'll gain a rounded understanding of human behaviours, nature and relationships, as well as the ability to apply the theory practically to a variety of questions and fields.** Whether you are a full-time (3 days per week, 3 years) or part time (1 flexible day per week, 6 years) student, you will get the opportunity to take a variety of modules in order to build up a programme of study which suits your own subject interest or future career plans. All students have a personal tutor who they can meet at least twice a semester to review progress and assist with any personal or academic problems. In the first year of the programme students are provided with study skills and tutorials in order to hone skills relevant to higher education and progression into the sector. This course is an excellent choice if you're considering a career in fields such as health, education, criminal justice, social work or HR management.

Course Details - Modules

**Year 1** The Sociological Imagination Sociology and the Self The Psychology of Everyday Life Global Sociology Making Sense of Gender Psychoanalysis and the Self **Year 2** Violence Theories and Causes Social Divisions Theories of Deviance, Crime & Social Control Knowledge and Belief **Year 3** Undergraduate Major Project Nature and Society Clinical Psychology Psychoanalysis and the Self (Unit 2) Sexuality and Social Control Investigative Psychology Concepts of Good and Evil Sociology of Popular Culture Life Span

Course Details – Assessment Method

There are no final examinations at the end of the course, but some modules have an in class test as part of their assessment. Other modes of assessment include presentations, essays and, in the third year the major project dissertation.

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: C880

Institution code: W35

Campus Name: King's Lynn campus

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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

72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. extended diploma (MMP) or Access course (30 level 3 credits at merit grade are required for Access progression)


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The course fee is expected to rise with inflation each year (approximately 3%) but will not increase beyond the maximum amount that the government allows higher education institutions to charge undergraduate students. For more information, go to ucwa.ac.uk

Provider information

Tennyson Avenue
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King's Lynn
PE30 2QW

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