Starting 02/09/2024
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 3 Years
UCAS code C880
Health Services
Adults Higher Education (UcWA)BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies (Psychology and Sociology)
Our exciting BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies course explores the relationship between 'self' and society. The course combines the study of individuals, using psychology and psychoanalysis, with the wider cultural and systemic studies of sociology. You will gain a rounded understanding of human behaviours, nature and relationships, as well as the ability to apply the theory practically to a variety of career aspirations and post graduate study.
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Course Description
As a full-time (2 or 3 days per week, 3 years) student, you will get the opportunity to take a variety of modules in order to build up a programme of study which suits your own subject interest or future career plans. All students have a personal tutor who they can meet at least twice a trimester to review progress and assist with any personal or academic problems. In the first year of the programme, students are provided with study skills and tutorials in order to hone skills relevant to higher education and progression into the sector. This course is an excellent choice if you're considering a career in fields such as mental health, education, criminal justice, counselling, psychotherapy, and social work.
Modules
Year 1
Module name Credits Compulsory or optional? Sociology in Action 30 Compulsory Self & Society 30 Compulsory Contemporary Inequalities 30 Compulsory Media Society & Crime 30 Compulsory Year 2
Module name Credits Compulsory or optional? The Research Toolkit: Design & Delivery 30 Compulsory Sociology of Health Inequalities 15 Compulsory Diagnosis & Formulation in Mental Health 15 Compulsory Violence, Masculinity & Confrontation 15 Compulsory Violence, Gender & Victimisation 15 Compulsory Sociology of Education 15 Compulsory Sociology of Religion 15 Compulsory Year 3
Module name Credits Compulsory or optional? Undergraduate Major Project 30 Compulsory Nature and Society 15 Compulsory Clinical Psychology 15 Compulsory Sex, Sexuality & Gender 15 Optional Organised Crime 15 Optional Investigative Psychology 15 Optional Lifespan Development 15 Optional Youth, Crime and Aggression 15 Optional Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues 15 Optional -
Entry Requirements
You should have:
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72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. extended diploma (MMP) or Access course (30 level 3 credits at merit grade are required for Access progression)
- GCSE English at 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain during your studies.
What if I don't meet the entry requirements?
Mature students without the above are considered depending on relevant experience and aptitude.
We also offer an Access to Higher Education - Humanities which can be studied on a full-time (3 days per week) or part-time basis (1 evening per week including some Saturday day sessions)
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Course Fees
Fee information
Information about course fees and student finance can be found below.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies
How is my course assessed?
There are no final examinations at the end of the course, but some modules have an in class test as part of their assessment. Other modes of assessment include presentations, essays and, in the third year the major project dissertation.
Experience of the course team
The teaching team for this course are highly experienced and qualified, having taught these topics and disciplines for between 25, 20, and 15 years. The research interests for the Team include Critical Pedagogy, Transformational effects upon students studying this course, Theology, Philosophy, Psychological development over the Lifespan of celebrities, Mental Health issues, Clinical Psychology, Prison Studies, Serial Killers, Psychoanalysis and Counselling. The Course Director has also completed and published her Doctoral Thesis based upon the highly successful teaching methodology and pedagogy utilised within this course.