University Centre South Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The underpinning philosophy of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology programme is to provide students with the ability to apply theory, concepts and ideas across psychological and sociological disciplines. The programme will enrich the students’ knowledge and research skills to enhance their understanding of human behaviour and society At its core the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology programme adopts a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach. The programme is structured across 4 distinct strands; Psychology, Sociology, Research Methods and Employability. The four strands enable the student to analyse contemporary issues from a range of perspectives, providing essential transferable skills for employment. Although delivered as 4 separate strands, the programme also focuses on the application and linking of these areas. This provides students with opportunity to investigate the impact of the individual on society and how, in turn, society can shape the individual. The design of this course provides the students with the unique opportunity to use applied research to understand the world and human behaviour across the lifespan.
Modules
Year 1 for full-time students (Level 4): PS4-01 Foundations of Psychology; PS4-02 Classical and Contemporary Sociology; PS4-03 The Individual and Society; PS4-04 Introducing Research Methods in Psychology and Sociology; PS4-05 Work Related Skills in Social Sciences. Year 2 for full-time students (Level 5): PS5-01 Qualitative and Quantitative Research; PS5-02 Social Division and Inequalities; PS5-03 Social Policy; PS5-04 Developmental Psychology; PS5-05 Social Psychology; PS5-06 Work Related Practice. Year 3 for full-time students (Level 6): PS6-01 Final Major Project (Dissertation); PS6-02 Current Issues and Trends in the Contemporary Society; PS6-03 Sociology of Crime and Deviance; PS6-04 Health Psychology; PS6-05 Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders. Year three includes: Final Major Project (Dissertation); Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorder; Health Psychology, and; Current Issues and Trends in the Contemporary Society Sociology of Crime and Deviance.
Assessment method
Across the programme students are assessed using a variety of methods including; Essays, Research Projects, Presentations, MCQ Exams and Short Answer Tests and Portfolios. Please note that full assessment information can be found in the module descriptors. Percentage of the course assessed by coursework: Year 1 25% per cent course tests (PS4-01) and MCQ exams (PS4-04) and 75% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods); Year 2 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods); Year 3 100% coursework (please refer to the module descriptors for assessment methods).
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L340
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
The University Centre has decided to temporarily stop sponsoring international students who need a student visa to study on our programmes in our campuses in the UK until further notice.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £17930 | Year 1 |
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17930 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND