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Psychology and Sociology BSc (Hons)

Psychology and Sociology

BSc (Hons)

Gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human behaviour, and explore some of the biggest topics in the world today, from gender, race, and sexuality, to how we behave as a society.

Location: Aston University, Birmingham

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September 2027

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Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology degree is designed to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of psychological and sociological principles in both theory and practice and merge your understanding of these two fields to gain a greater insight into human behaviour and society.

By choosing to study at Aston you will gain a degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), have the opportunity to complete a career-enhancing placement in the UK or internationally, and be taught by leading experts in the field of psychology and sociology.

"In my final year, I managed to pick modules that I liked and I developed a bond with most lecturers which increased my sense of belonging. Having a professional rapport with my lecturers helped me understand the delivery of lecturers and encouraged me to book appointments with them."

Cristina Eddo

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology

NHS Senior Mental Health Practitioner and EMHP Supervisor

Why Psychology and Sociology at Aston University?

Triple Gold for Teaching

We’re rated Gold across all categories in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Excellent prospects

Ranked 7th in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Psychology (Complete University Guide, 2025)

Future career

Psychology graduates have gone on to secure work in organisations such as the BBC, HSBC, Jaguar Land Rover, local Government, PwC, private care companies, and the NHS

Earn more

Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)

Excellent student experience

95% student satisfaction rating for organisation and management (NSS 2025)

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

What we will provide

First-class teaching in the UK's second-largest city, delivered by a diverse array of staff who will inspire and excite you, fantastic facilities that will bring your course to life through hands-on, practical experience and years of close industry collaboration that is harnessed to provide you with learning based on real-world needs.

What you will provide

It is important you learn how to apply a growth mindset to your studies - understand that intelligence and success come from applying yourself, you must be able to demonstrate critical thinking and have ambition and drive to excel.

What skills we teach

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology graduates leave with a wide range of marketable skills, such as excellent communication and problem-solving skills, data processing and analysis, information acquisition and synthesis. It is our aim to make sure you’re well-prepared for an enriching career in a variety of occupational settings.

Placement year

Taking a placement year gives you valuable life experience in the context of working alongside professionals in a working environment and helps you to develop new skills and abilities. Placements are both personally enriching and highly valued by future employers. Recent students at Aston have completed a range of fascinating placements, both in the UK and internationally such as: NHS trusts and the Civil Service, University research teams in the UK, USA, Australia and Singapore, The Home Office, and HM Prison Service.

Career prospects

BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology graduates develop a unique insight into some of the biggest questions, making them valuable assets to any organisation. Recent graduates from our suite of psychology courses have gone on to work in organisations including The Civil Service, Deloitte, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, HSBC, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover, KPMG, and NHS trusts.

How you will learn

You will experience a wide range of high-quality learning experiences, from informative large-scale interactive lectures to smaller group sessions such as tutorials, where you will discuss the course material with your tutors and peers.

You’ll also complete lab sessions, where you will learn key practical skills for psychological research; plus, there will be opportunities to work with our expert staff on a one-to-one basis and be involved in real-world research.

At Aston University you will learn from leaders in the fields of both psychology and sociology, in specialist facilities, and in an environment where developing your employability is hard-wired into everything you do.

What you will learn

You will investigate and analyse why people behave the way they do, and how our views are shaped by societal structures, culture, and our collective experiences. In addition, you will have the opportunity to research why these societal structures exist in the first place; giving you a rounded view of human behaviour and the impact we have on each other as fellow citizens.

In your first year of the BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology programme, you will establish a strong foundation in the key principles and concepts that underpin both psychology and sociology. This year is designed to introduce you to fundamental knowledge and skills essential for your academic journey and future career.

You will build on the core grounding you gained in your first year and be introduced to exciting new subject areas such as Applied Psychology and Professional Skills and Social Theory for a Changing World. You will also choose from a range of optional modules.

This is your opportunity to gain valuable career-boosting experience by setting your studies in the real-world context of a working environment alongside professionals.

Final year

During your final year, you have the opportunity to specialise in the areas of sociology of particular interest and relevance to your career. You will also complete core psychology modules, deepening your understanding of developmental and social psychology, while undertaking a research project in an area of psychology with support from our expert psychology staff.

Psychology and Sociology students have access to a range of specialist facilities that reflect the hands-on learning within the field. In these settings, you gain practical experience alongside like-minded students, with workshops and lectures guided by industry professionals and expert technicians.

Specialist facilities

An observation suite (with audio-visual recording).

Equipment and tools for psychophysiological measurements, such as eye tracking and motion-capture.

Experiment labs for cognitive experiments.

Larger labs for focus groups and audience-based experiments.

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Provides you with the opportunities to realise your academic potential through a range of learning experiences.

Encourages you, through a practical approach, to have a passion for Psychology and Sociology and an enthusiasm for learning.

To deliver a programme of a standard which satisfies the accreditation requirements of the British Psychological Society and confers the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.

To provide students with an intellectually rigorous and contemporary education in and understanding of the theory, practice, and methods of psychology and sociology, which will help them to identify and achieve their personal, academic, and professional goals and aspirations in both fields.

To produce highly employable graduates who can bring qualities of critical analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and personal interpretation to their chosen occupation, and who are capable of applying and disseminating knowledge.

To produce graduates with skills and abilities in research and enquiry, information literacy, personal and intellectual autonomy, and ethical, social and professional understanding in order to tackle effectively the contemporary issues facing people, organisations, and society.

To provide a learning environment that responds to the needs of a wide range of entrants from a variety of routes, that allows students to pursue individual interests, and one in which staff’s research activity and involvement inspires and informs students’ learning.

Modules and learning outcomes

Year 1 modules

In your first year, you will study the following core modules:

Module Title

Key Skills in Psychology I - Gain a solid foundation in key skills vital for today's psychologists. Delve into critical thinking, research methodologies, data analysis, and ethical considerations. This module provides essential tools for understanding human behaviour, fostering effective communication, and applying psychological theories in practical settings.

Key Skills in Psychology II - Obtain practical experience in various research scenarios by using innovative software to make online questionnaires and experiments, analyse quantitative data, and write compelling research reports.

Developmental and Social Psychology - Developmental and Social Psychology - An introduction to the main theories of cognitive and perceptual development and attachment, as well as the theories, findings, and methods in cognitive-experimental social psychology.

Biological and Cognitive Psychology - Learn about core topics in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, including how the brain develops and functions in health and disease.

Ideas that Shape Society

Power in Society

What's Trending? Debating the Challenges of Our Time

Crime and Deviance

*Availability of any optional modules will be subject to staff availability and a minimum number of students who express an interest in studying the optional modules.

Year 1 outcomes

On successful completion of the first year, you will be able to:

Communicate appropriate understanding of the scope, nature, and applications of psychology and sociology as academic disciplines, including conceptual, ethical, and historical issues, and the contributions of different perspectives.

Communicate appropriate understanding of the scientific method, a range of research designs and qualitative and quantitative methodologies, and a selection of basic descriptive and inferential statistics.

Articulate knowledge of a range of theories and concepts in core areas of psychology (as defined in the British Psychological Society’s GBC curriculum) and sociology.

Competently use information technology for word processing, data handling, communication, and information gathering.

Be able to communicate accurately, effectively, and appropriately, presenting structured and coherent arguments in a range of formats and demonstrating awareness of professional norms.

Evidence a range of transferable academic skills, including an ability to reflect on own learning and development, to engage effectively with feedback, and to work effectively and collaboratively with peers.

Describe a range of possible career pathways that graduates of the programme might pursue, and able to articulate the employability skills and attributes required in these careers.

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Year 2 modules

In your second year, you will study the following core modules:

Research Methods and Data Analysis - Learn how to conduct and analyse quantitative research in psychology. Gain hands-on experience of designing questionnaires and experiments and learn a range of advanced data analysis methods.

Applied Psychology and Professional Skills - Develop an understanding of your transferable professional skills and knowledge by exploring how they have been, and are, applied towards the improvement of practice within and across applied professions. Prepare for your post-graduate future by improving your employability through an authentic assessment on the application process.

Individual Differences and Personality - Learn about how intelligence and personality measures can be used to understand real-world behaviours. We will also cover theories and the history of these concepts.

Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology - Learn about different types of reasoning, decision making and problem-solving. Develop a basic understanding of cognitive impairments arising from brain damage.

In addition, you will study two of the following 15 credit optional modules in Term 1:

Global Society - This module looks at sociology through the lens of the global. Students will consider a range of substantive topics, which may include: theoretical approaches to understanding globalisation; globalised governance; global capitalism; global poverty and inequalities; global migrations; diasporas and transnationalism.

Embodiment, Deviance and Feminist Theory - This module helps develop an understanding of feminist theories by focussing on debates surrounding the body. It introduces a number of key feminist theorists and draws on empirical studies to explain and explore a range of bodily practices.

Digital Methods for Social Science and Humanities - This module introduces students to digital methods and tools used in social science and humanities. It provides a practical introduction to the Python programming language and enables students to develop a set of coding skills they can use to conduct quantitative and qualitative research in the social sciences and humanities

Prisons, Policing and Punishment

You will study two of the following 15 credit optional modules in Term 2:

Racisms - This module introduces students to digital methods and tools used in social science and humanities. It provides a practical introduction to the Python programming language and enables students to develop a set of coding skills they can use to conduct quantitative and qualitative research in the social sciences and humanities

Media and Society - This module explores media and journalism from a sociological perspective. Students will be equipped with skills and concepts that enable them to analyse power dynamics in the media, the meaning of social interaction online, as well as journalistic ethics and practices in drastically changing circumstances.

Social Theory for a Changing World

Victimology

Year 2 outcomes

On successful completion of the year 2, you will be able to:

Critically evaluate a variety of research designs and methodologies.

Use a wide range of basic and advanced descriptive and inferential statistics for analysing data.

Communicate appropriate critical thinking and to question received wisdom.

Articulate advanced knowledge and understanding of historical and contemporary theories and concepts, in core areas of psychology (as defined in the British Psychological Society’s GBC curriculum) and sociology, and of how these link to practice in both fields.

Identify and discuss the most appropriate research evidence and methods for addressing research questions.

Convey a strong understanding and application of formal academic communication styles in their own work.

Synthesise, explain, and critically evaluate different paradigms, concepts, theories, and evidence to form compelling arguments.

Articulate, explain, and reflect critically upon their own employability skills and attributes, and be able to map these against possible graduate career pathways.

Placement year modules

In your placement year, you will study the following core module:

Placement year - This module aims to provide a framework for students on placement (including working or studying abroad, working or volunteering in the UK in a variety of contexts) to demonstrate the learning they have achieved through their placement experiences and relate these to future employment opportunities.

Placement year outcomes

On successful completion of the placement year, you will be able to:

Demonstrate increasing personal and professional development through a placement.

Articulate key personal, cultural, professional, and disciplinary knowledge and skills relevant to the placement experience, and reflect on performance.

Clearly communicate the ways in which placement-related skills can be transferred to support ongoing personal, professional, and academic development.

Final year modules

In your final year, you will study the following core modules:

Final Year Project - Final Year Project - Working closely with an experienced academic, you will showcase and build on research skills taught earlier in the course by designing and conducting a study that adds new knowledge to psychological and sociological literature.

Critical Social Psychology - Explore different topics in social psychology, for example, stereotypes, norms, prejudice, relationships and identity. You will be encouraged to approach social psychology from a critical perspective, for example, considering how social psychology is culturally and socially situated, and to engage with qualitative methods of data collection.

Child Development - Develop your critical understanding of research into development across the lifespan including research into antenatal development, parenting, language and literacy, and cognitive development and theory of mind.

and two of the following 15 credit optional modules in Term 1:

Elites (Sociology)

Health Policy (Sociology)

Work, Organisations and Society (Sociology)

Drugs, Law and Society (Criminology)

and two of the following 15 credit optional modules in Term 2:

Bodies, Power and Resistance - This module critically analyses key Sociological debates pertaining to racism, class and gender, and examines the ways in which social inequalities intersect. We apply these insights to specific empirical case studies, such as work, music and sex tourism. (Sociology)

Pregnancy and Politics - This module outlines how normative ideals about motherhood, fatherhood, and heteronormativity shape social understandings of issues such as pregnancy, abortion and fertility treatments. By examining the interrelationship between different social structures, discipline and control over human reproduction becomes revealed. (Sociology)

Religion and Society - In this module, we look at the place that religion occupies in contemporary society. As the UK is often defined a Christian, non-religious, and multi-faith society all at once, we critically engage with what this actually means, by delving into topics such as gender, sexuality, education, pop culture, media, etc. (Sociology)

Corporate Crime (Criminology)

Migrations, Borders and Detention (Criminology)

*Availability of any optional modules will be subject to staff availability and a minimum number of students who express an interest in studying the optional modules. Choose at least 45 credits from Sociology optional modules.

Final year outcomes

On successful completion of the final year, you will be able to:

Identify a research question and hypothesis, and thereupon design, execute, and report a sustained and independent empirical research project, with clear consideration of ethical practice.

Create and present sustained arguments backed up with evidence that reflects contemporary understanding of the field.

Communicate a detailed, integrated, and critical understanding of issues in – and theories of – psychology and sociology.

Synthesise and critically evaluate concepts, theories, and research evidence.

See different qualitative approaches for analysing data appropriately.

We regularly review our modules to provide the best possible teaching and learning experience, incorporating academic developments, student feedback and employer feedback.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any changes to modules at the earliest opportunity by updating our course webpages.

We’ll do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints may mean it isn’t possible to take some module combinations. The structure of some courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what’s shown here.

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A Levels

BBB in any three A Level subjects.

BBC in any three A Level subjects plus grade B in Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

BCC in any three A Level subjects for contextual offer students. *

Resit Applicants

We welcome applications from students who are resitting to improve their grades. Only the highest grades achieved will be considered, and resit applications are treated the same as all others.

Contextual offers

Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in.

Contextual offer criteria

T Levels

Transfers

Foundation

Please note: International BTEC (RQF) qualifications are also accepted and are considered equivalent in size and level to the UK BTEC (RQF) qualifications listed below. If you are unsure which qualification you are taking, please contact your school or college provider to confirm. D refers to Distinction and M refers to Merit.

BTEC Qualification

Standard Offer

Contextual Offer

National Extended Diploma (RQF) / Extended Diploma (QCF) in any subject

Diploma (QCF) /National Diploma (RQF) in any subject

DD + one A-Level at grade B in one A Level subject

DD + one A-Level at grade C in one A Level subject

Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) /National Extended Certificate (RQF) in any subject

D + two A-Levels at grades BB in two A Levels subjects

D + two A-Levels at grades BC in two A Levels subjects

90 Credit Diploma (QCF) in any subject

DD + two A-Levels at grades BB in two A Levels subjects

DD + two A-Levels at grades BC in two A Levels subjects

National Foundation Diploma in any subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Standard offer: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language.

Contextual offer: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language for contextual offer students.*

IB Middle Years Programme: Applicants require Grade 4 in Maths. Home applicants require Grade 4 in English. International applicants must meet the relevant IELTS requirements. See 'international applicants' section for further details.

Successful completion of the QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 15 distinctions and 30 merits. Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification, and you must meet the GCSE entry requirements.

We accept grade Distinction in any of the below subjects:

• Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

• Digital Production, Design and Development

• Education and Childcare

• Building Services Engineering for Construction

• Onsite Construction

• Digital Business Services

• Digital Support Services

• Health

• Healthcare Science

• Science

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above and must include Maths and English Language or English Literature. We do not accept Key Skills or Functional Skills in place of these.

We may consider applications from students currently studying a degree in a related subject at another institution. To be considered, you must:

Have 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English.

have CCC at A Level in any subject.

not have previously attempted the second year of the same degree programme.

applications must be made through UCAS as we do not accept direct applications.

a satisfactory academic reference must be provided from the institution you have studied/been studying your degree.

any gaps in your education history must be explained within your application form.

typical offer is: achieve 60% overall with 120 credits passed and you must not have failed or retaken any units or modules. Entry requirements may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis following a review of the programme’s specification and grading structure.

Year 2, 3 or Final:

We do not accept applications for Year 2, 3 or Final entry under any circumstances. This is because the course includes integrated placements beginning in Year 1, and the course content is accredited as a complete programme rather than by individual year.

View our Transfers Policy

External Foundation Programmes

We may consider applicants who are completing an external foundation programme in a related subject at another recognised university for entry into Year 1 of this course. Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

To be considered, you must:

submit your application through UCAS, we do not accept direct applications.

provide a satisfactory academic reference from the institution where you are completing your foundation programme.

ensure any gaps in your education history are explained within your application form.

A typical offer would require you to achieve minimum 60% overall with 120 credits passed and no failed or retaken modules. However, entry requirements may be adjusted on a case-by-case basis following a review of the programme’s specification and grading structure.

Applicants undertaking an International Foundation Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and entry requirements may differ from the standard UK foundation benchmark.

Post-16 Qualifications

All applicants who are currently studying a post-16 qualification or Foundation Programme will only be considered where a fully completed UCAS application is submitted by the relevant deadline, including verified predicted grades for the qualification being studied. If you are a International applicant who joined a Foundation Programme in January, please note you would also need to meet the same requirements and would be subject to the UCAS equal consideration date in January

The UCAS application must include:

the full name of the qualification or Foundation Programme.

the full list of units being taken.

predicted grades for English, any subject-specific units, and the overall qualification outcome.

a supportive academic reference.

details of previous qualifications, including the full qualification name, units studied, and grades achieved.

an explanation of any gap in education, either in the academic reference or personal statement.

a completed personal statement.

This requirement ensures that all applicants can be assessed fairly, consistently, and based on sufficient academic evidence at the point of consideration.

Applications that do not include verified predicted grades for a qualification currently being studied may not be progressed.

This policy applies equally to UK and international applicants and is reviewed annually to ensure continued fairness and transparency.

International applicants

Aston University is a diverse, close community and welcomes international students on many of our undergraduate programmes. Students from over 120 countries choose to study with us every year. Based in the centre of Birmingham, Aston is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live.

Qualifications in your country

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of an English language qualification.

English language requirements

Aston University provides a range of opportunities for international students to join our community and study on our campus. A key part of our strategy is our relationships with teaching partners, providing multiple pathways to Aston.

Aston’s professional work placements can improve your chance of securing a graduate job. Placements give you experience, confidence and opportunities and, as an Aston student, you’ll be better prepared for your future career. One of the great things about Aston is our focus on employability. Our close links with businesses, industries and professions make this possible.

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Pathway Programmes

If you don’t meet our entry requirements, we have a range of pathway programmes offered by our partner, ONCAMPUS Aston, which you can complete to progress onto one of our degrees.

Age of Qualifications

Applicants must normally have achieved their eligible academic qualifications for entry onto this course within the last three years, to ensure their subject knowledge and study skills are current. Qualifications achieved more than three years ago will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic Admissions Lead. Meeting this requirement does not guarantee an offer.

Predictions and Achieved Grades

At Aston University, we are committed to an inclusive admissions process, ensuring every applicant has the best possible opportunity. While our listed grades are the official entry requirements, we understand that predicted grades are only estimates.

We may consider applicants predicted to achieve CCC or higher, provided they meet the subject-specific requirements. This allows applicants the opportunity to improve on their predicted grades. However, any offer made will contain the listed grade requirements. If you are applying as a private resit candidate, we still require predicted grades from your school, college, private tutor or exam centre as part of your application.

We will also consider applicants who have already achieved at least CCC at A level. These applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, considering the overall strength of the application, a strong academic reference, and any explanations for gaps in academic history.

Course fees

UK students

First year tuition fee:

During placement year:

International students

*UK students (Home Undergraduate):

Subject to parliamentary approval, the first year tuition fee will be £10,050, increasing annually in line with inflation for subsequent academic years.

On 20 October 2025, the Government announced that tuition fees in England will be increased annually in line with inflation, starting in 2026. The Government have since confirmed that it intends to determine the inflation-linked increase using the Retail Price Index, although this is subject to parliamentary approval.

According to the Department for Education’s Policy Paper published on 26 November, the annual tuition fee for the Programme commencing in the academic year 2027/28 is expected to be £10,050, subject to parliamentary approval. If you are holding an offer at Aston, when the annual tuition fee for your Programme for the 2027/28 academic year has been confirmed, we will write to update you. We will also provide as much information as we can about the inflation-linked increase in tuition fees for future academic years.

The duration of your programme is set out at the top of this webpage and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its terms and conditions and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities. Please note that our current Terms and Conditions are for 2026 entry. We expect to publish our 2027 entry Terms and Conditions in summer 2026.

Placement year fee

The placement year fee stated here is for September 2026 entry for this course. The updated placement fee for September 2027 entry will be updated on this page by 31 July 2026.

**International students (Overseas Undergraduate):

The duration of your programme is set out at the top of this course page and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its terms and conditions and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities. Please note that our current Terms and Conditions are for 2026 entry. We expect to publish our 2027 entry Terms and Conditions in summer 2026.

Scholarships

At Aston University we are committed to supporting the most talented and hardworking students to achieve their potential by providing a range of scholarships to help lower tuition and living costs.

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Assessment

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology curriculum utilises a range of different assessment types and the assessment strategy reflects the national educational requirements in the Framework for Qualifications of Higher Education.

You will be assessed throughout the course. A wide range of assessments linked to learning outcomes are used, including:

class tests/end-of-year examinations (unseen essay, short answer or multiple choice questions)

individual research reports

presentations (group and individual)

statistics assignments

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors.

By studying how people behave and how this impacts societal structures, you will develop a unique insight into some of the biggest questions, making you valuable to any organisation. BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology graduates develop a deep understanding of motivation and behaviour, communities, relationships and group dynamics. This makes them excellent communicators, team workers, and critical researchers: all attributes that the UK’s major employers value very highly.

Recent graduates from our suite of psychology courses have gone on to work in a wide range of organisations, including:

The Civil Service

Deloitte

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Jaguar Land Rover

Local government

Marks & Spencer

NHS trusts

Private care companies

The Co-operative Bank

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Why study psychology and sociology at Aston

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

You will undertake your own research study in an area of your own choosing. You will also complete a placement year, with the opportunity to work with a diverse range of well-known organisations in the UK or internationally, to help put your learning into practice.

What psychology facilities can I expect to use?

In addition to university-wide facilities, all of our Psychology students will have access to a wide range of specialist facilities designed to enrich their studies and aid in their development.

These include:

An observation suite (with covert audio-visual recording).

Equipment and tools for psychophysiological measurement, eye tracking and motion capture.

Experiment rooms for cognitive experiments.

Is Birmingham a good place to study?

Our campus is based in the centre of Birmingham, the youngest major city in Europe and a great place to live, work and study.

Great music and entertainment with a vibrant nightlife. Bars, clubs, pubs, live music, festivals, concerts. Whatever your tastes, there's something here for everyone.

Fantastic food. Birmingham's diverse community means you can try anything from the famous Balti triangle, the Chinese Quarter, high street chains, halal and vegan food, and Michelin-star dining.

World-class shopping. The Bullring and Grand Central is a shopper's paradise. From the world's biggest Primark to luxury brands at the Mailbox.

Arts and culture. Museums, galleries, theatres, concerts and Birmingham's art collection is as wide as it is impressive - not to be missed.

Green, open spaces. One of the greenest cities in Europe, Birmingham has hundreds of publicly accessible parks and green spaces across the city.

Sporting action. Birmingham has some of the most exciting venues for watching or participating in sport in the UK.

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Why should international students choose Aston University?

Study at Aston University and you will be part of a multi-cultural community located at the heart of the dynamic city of Birmingham. Our courses are practical, inspired by industry and many have internationally recognised accreditations. Renowned for our employability prospects and connections to business and industry, we provide outstanding career support, advice and placement opportunities.

For those interested in working in the UK after they have graduated, the UK Government has created a new post-study work visa.

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