Overview

The Psychology and Sociology (Hons) degree from the University of Brighton is taught by research-active lecturers and you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities. The degree also offers the opportunity to do placements and learn from inspiring guest speakers. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this course offers a pathway to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

Prepare for your career

In your career you’ll need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.â€¯

When you graduate you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS.

The optional placement will give you hands-on experience and help you stand out to potential employers.â€¯

Option modules enable you to tailor your degree to suit your personal career goals.â€¯

Guest speakers will add to your learning and provide networking opportunities.

Graduate destinations

Psychology and sociology degree graduates have gone on to employment in a wide range of areas:

social research

social work

the police

local government

the civil service

journalism

management

teaching

the voluntary sector

housing

the welfare services.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developmental Psychology

Psychology and Society

Psychology Investigations – Practical Applications

Sociological Imaginations

Theorising the Social World

Psychological Investigation: Becoming an Independent Researcher

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Sociology View 776 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points) or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–DMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

We will generally make you an offer if your predicted grades are at the top of this range. If your predicted grades are towards the lower end of this range we may still make you an offer if you have a good GCSE (or equivalent) profile or relevant non-academic achievements.

International Baccalaureate

30 points with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at distinction and 18 credits at merit or above.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

English and maths.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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