Program Overview

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Introduction to the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology Program

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology program at Aston University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological and sociological principles in both theory and practice. This program merges the understanding of these two fields to gain a greater insight into human behavior and society.

Program Overview

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology degree explores why people behave the way they do and how society operates. Whilst psychology focuses on understanding behavior at an individual level, sociology focuses on the collective. Jointly, both disciplines interpret what influences our behavior and the structure of society.

Why Study Psychology and Sociology at Aston University?

Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology course provides students with highly transferable skills to help them stand out from the graduate crowd. Students will benefit from a broad curriculum that emphasizes human behavior and cognition, and real-life applications of psychology. They will also establish strong foundations in sociological approaches to topics such as gender, race, class, and sexuality.

Program Structure

The program is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of psychological and sociological principles in both theory and practice. The course includes a placement year, which gives students valuable life experience in the context of working alongside professionals in a working environment and helps them develop new skills and abilities.

Course Objectives

The program objectives include:

1. Providing students with the opportunities to realize their academic potential through a range of learning experiences.
2. Encouraging students, through a practical approach, to have a passion for Psychology and Sociology and an enthusiasm for learning.
3. Delivering a program of a standard that satisfies the accreditation requirements of the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.
4. Providing students with an intellectually rigorous and contemporary education in and understanding of the theory, practice, and methods of psychology and sociology.
5. Producing highly employable graduates who can bring qualities of critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and personal interpretation to their chosen occupation.
6. Producing graduates with skills and abilities in research and enquiry, information literacy, personal and intellectual autonomy, and ethical, social, and professional understanding.
7. Providing a learning environment that responds to the needs of a wide range of entrants from a variety of routes.

Modules

The program includes a range of modules, including:

• Key Skills in Psychology I and II
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Becoming a Social Scientist
• Introduction to Social Theory
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Applied Psychology and Professional Skills
• Individual Differences and Personality
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Social Theory for a Changing World
• Final Year Project
• Critical Social Psychology
• Child Development

Placement Year

The placement year provides students with valuable life experience in the context of working alongside professionals in a working environment. Recent students at Aston have completed a range of fascinating placements, both in the UK and internationally.

Career Prospects

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology program will prepare students for a range of careers across the public, private, and third sectors. By studying how people behave and how this impacts societal structures, students will develop a unique insight into some of the biggest questions, making them valuable to any organization.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• A Levels: BBB in any three A Level subjects.
• BTEC: DDD in any subject.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.
• GCSEs: Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English Language or English Literature.

Fees and Scholarships

The course fees for the program are:

• UK students: ｣9,535 per year.
• International students: ｣22,575 per year. Aston University offers a range of scholarships to help lower tuition and living costs.

Assessment

The program uses a range of different assessment types, including class tests, essays, individual research reports, presentations, and statistics assignments.

Facilities

Psychology and Sociology students have access to a range of specialist facilities, including an observation suite, equipment and tools for psychophysiological measurement, eye tracking and motion capture, experiment rooms for cognitive experiments, and larger labs for focus groups and audience-based experiments.