Overview

Throughout the Psychology with Sociology (Hons) course at University of Essex Online you’ll strengthen your intellectual and research capabilities, fostering a critical and systematic approach to analysing and evaluating evidence. You’ll explore how psychological and sociological factors shape contemporary issues and develop critical thinking skills, enabling you to challenge prevailing social assumptions.

Learning and assessments

The course is delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), enabling you to study at your own pace with 24/7 access to study materials. Lectures take place in the form of multimedia lecturecasts comprising of video, audio, text, infographics and multiple questions to provide you with an interactive study experience. Even though you’ll be learning remotely, you'll have the opportunity to engage with your classmates and tutors through seminars and live Q&A sessions. There are no exams as the assessments are conducted in a form of written assignments, discussion forum participation, reflective journal entries and group work accessed via our VLE.

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Programme Structure

Delve into a range of topics, including:

social, cognitive and biological psychology
psychological development through the life span
sociological theories and perspectives
contemporary social structures and processes

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology Social Psychology

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if you’re eligible for a course.
All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether you’re right for either the academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses.
two A-levels or equivalent
· GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
· at least three years’ relevant work experience

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Tuition Fees

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21701 GBP / year

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21701 GBP / year

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Learning and assessments

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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