COURSE OVERVIEW
Studying a joint honours degree in Sociology and Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour while equipping you with the essential theoretical foundation to understand people's behaviour as social beings.
You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour.
You will learn how to generate new knowledge and information using a variety of qualitative and quantitative social research tools, from large social surveys interpreted through statistics through to in-depth interviews with individuals and small groups.
Throughout the course, you will develop excellent research, communication, critical analysis and presentation skills, as well as a high degree of numeracy and ICT ability.
WHY SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY AT SWANSEA?
Our School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. In the most recent research assessment, we were proud to maintain our research culture with a strong record of translating science into real-world consequences, with 100% of our impact rated as internationally excellent (REF2021).
The course is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
You will be taught by an academic team who are research active and widely published, giving you the benefit of the most current social science debates in the UK and internationally. Many of our academics write your textbooks.
You will have the opportunity to take part in work placements to build on your skills and experience, and enhance your career prospects. These placements could include local authorities, businesses, healthcare settings, education settings and charities, depending on your interests and career goals.
WHY SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY AT SWANSEA?
Our School of Psychology has an outstanding reputation both in the UK and internationally. In the most recent research assessment, we were proud to maintain our research culture with a strong record of translating science into real-world consequences, with 100% of our impact rated as internationally excellent (REF2021).
The course is validated by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and, providing you achieve at least a 2:2 in your degree, you will be eligible for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step to becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
You will be taught by an academic team who are research active and widely published, giving you the benefit of the most current social science debates in the UK and internationally. Many of our academics write your textbooks.
You will have the opportunity to take part in work placements to build on your skills and experience, and enhance your career prospects. These placements could include local authorities, businesses, healthcare settings, education settings and charities, depending on your interests and career goals.
SOCIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A Sociology and Psychology degree opens up a wide range of further study or career opportunities. Graduates have gone on to pursue careers in many different fields, including:
- Youth work
- Education
- Research
- Journalism
- Policy development
- Legal, police and probation services
- Marketing and Advertising
- Ecology and Environmental Planning
- Human Resources
Depending on the sector, Sociology and Psychology graduates can expect to earn an average annual salary of £22,000, rising to £50,000 for more senior posts.
The Sociology and Psychology degree can also be a gateway to further professional and vocational training in fields such as teaching and social work.
Modules
BSc 3 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 4)
FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Sociology: The Classics
- Cognition I: Basic Processes
- Individual and Abnormal Psychology
- Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life
- Social Inquiry in Practice
- Sociology: Contemporary Controversies
- Social & Developmental Psychology
Year 2 (Level 5)
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Social Problems I
- Brain and Behaviour
- Cognition II: Higher Level Processes
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Students choose 120 credits from the following:
Compulsory Modules
- Global Sociology
- Investigating Gender 2: Exploring Men and Masculinities
- From Individuals to Society
- Capitalism and Justice: inequality, power and prosperity in contemporary economies
- Development Across the Lifespan
* Scholarships available for international students.
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