Sociology with Psychology (Hons) University of Portsmouth

Overview

Throughout the Sociology with Psychology (Hons) programme from University of Portsmouth you'll also study social psychological concepts such as prosocial behaviour, intergroup dynamics and social influence.

The psychological approach on this course is designed to enhance your understanding of sociology beyond sociological theory – it doesn't offer British Psychological Society accreditation (BPS) but strongly prepares you for further study or training related to the psychological and social sciences.

Career opportunities:

The course provides a solid foundation for moving into a variety of people-focused careers, from community development and careers advice, to teaching and charity work. You'll have the communication, research, critical thinking and analysis skills employers look for to lead on complex projects, convert report findings into manageable insights and manage people with an understanding of how the mind works.

After the course you could also continue your studies to a PhD or other postgraduate qualification, following in the footsteps of your lecturers.

What sectors can you work in with a sociology with psychology degree?

Many of our sociology graduates go into people-focused roles, or in roles that allow them to do research, shape social policies or bring about social change.

Areas you could go into include:

• teaching and lecturing (with additional training or further study)

• research and policy

• health and social care

• advertising, marketing and media

• local government

• careers advice, human resources and recruitment

• charity work and community development

What jobs can you do with a sociology with psychology degree?

Roles you could go onto include:

• peer support and young persons service manager

• youth worker

• school teacher or college lecturer

• research executive

• fundraising and project manager

• hr adviser

• social worker

• evidence and evaluation manager

Graduate destinations

Graduates from our sociology courses have worked for companies such as:

• Solent Mind

• Chance UK

• The Prince's Trust

• NHS Foundation Trust

• Chance UK

• Enham Trust (disability charity)