This BSc Sociology with Psychology (Hons) joint degree from City, University of London offers students the opportunity to predominantly study sociology while broadening their understanding of social life through the study of psychology.
- Unknown (University site)Application Deadline
- 36 monthsDuration
- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee15700 GBP/yearTuition Fee9250 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
Who is it for?
This BSc in Sociology with Psychology (Hons) programme offered by City, University of London enables students to develop the methodical expertise to analyse social and psychological data and the analytical capability to identify and engage with social policy debates. The skills developed in this degree are highly sought after in sectors as diverse as government, the NHS, education, market research and the media.
Objectives
BSc (Hons) in Sociology with Psychology allows you to focus predominantly on Sociology while broadening your understanding of social life through the study of Psychology.
Sociology is the systematic study of institutions, organisations and power and is concerned with the ways in which social relations between people emerge, are sustained and change. The course examines the organisation of global capitalism. It also explores the opportunities and structural inequalities that define our everyday lives, including those related to: gender, class, race and migration.
Psychology focuses in more detail on aspects of individual cognition, development and behaviour. Students will have the opportunity to study diverse topics that include: family life, work, popular culture, food, criminology, media, cognition, behaviour and attachment.
As well as developing strong research skills this course enables you to further your data skills through a Quantitative Methods (QM) pathway for your final 2 years of study.
Career prospects
The BSc (Hons) in Sociology with Psychology course will enable you to develop the methodological expertise to analyse social and psychological data, as well as the analytical capability to identify and engage with social policy debates.
You will develop specific skills relevant to a variety of professions, as well as critical thinking, which is prized in graduate employment and are highly sought after in sectors as diverse as:
- Government and local government
- NHS
- Education
- Market research organisations
- Not-for-profit sector
- Human resources
- Financial sector
- News media.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 36 months
- Duration description
3 or 4 years with a work placement option.
- Credits 360 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
- More information Go to the programme website
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sociology in Action
- Researching society: Qualitative Methods
- Classical social theory
- Lies, damn lies and statistics
- Academic and Professional Practice
- Producing social data.
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
'A' Level
- Grades ABB or BBB with a relevant EPQ or 128 UCAS tariff points
- 'A' Level General Studies and 'A' Level Critical Studies are not accepted
- GCSE: English Language and Mathematics or Statistics at grade 4 (C) or equivalent.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
- 32 points (no specific subjects required)
Requirements
Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:
- You are considered ineligible for admission
- You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills
- United Kingdom, London Pre-Bachelor International Foundation in Business and Economics with Society and Culture - Sociology with Psychology Conditional admission
- United Kingdom, London Pre-Bachelor International Foundation in Humanities and Law - Sociology with Psychology Conditional admission
- United Kingdom, London Pre-Bachelor International Foundation in Humanities and Law Conditional admission
- United Kingdom, London Pre-Bachelor International Foundation in Business and Economics with Society and Culture Conditional admission
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
15700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15700 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National Applies to you
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for London
- 1137 - 2160 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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