Course overview
Understand the psychological and sociological underpinnings of real-world issues with this 100% online BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology.
Throughout the course you’ll strengthen your intellectual and research capabilities, fostering a critical and systematic approach to analysing and evaluating evidence. You’ll explore how psychological and sociological factors shape contemporary issues and develop critical thinking skills, enabling you to challenge prevailing social assumptions.
Delve into a range of topics, including:
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social, cognitive and biological psychology
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psychological development through the life span
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sociological theories and perspectives
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contemporary social structures and processes
A shorter 16-month CertHE is also available for this course, equal to a total of 120 credits.
Job outcomes
- Careers in counselling
- Careers in research
- Careers in healthcare
- Careers in security
- Careers in business
- Careers in the civil sector
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
Our BA (Hons) Psychology with Sociology has an indicative study duration of 4 years, which is a guide to how long your course will take to complete. The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen, and module availability.
It’s possible to complete your studies faster than the indicative course duration by doubling up on modules at certain times; however, minimum study durations do apply.
Our academic year is organised into modules, typically with a one- or two-week break between modules and a structured three-week break for the Christmas period. Students will receive a course timetable during the application process.
All our courses have regular start dates throughout the year.
On successful completion of your degree, you’ll be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus.
Delivery
The course is delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), enabling you to study at your own pace with 24/7 access to study materials.
Lectures take place in the form of multimedia lecturecasts comprising of video, audio, text, infographics, and multiple questions to provide you with an interactive study experience.
Even though you’ll be learning remotely, you'll have the opportunity to engage with your classmates and tutors through seminars and live Q&A sessions.
There are no exams as the assessments are conducted in the form of written assignments, discussion forum participation, reflective journal entries, and group work accessed via our VLE.
Entry requirements
At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if you’re eligible for a course.
All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether you’re right for either the academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses.
Academic entry route
two A-levels or equivalent
Work experience entry route
GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
at least three years’ relevant work experience
English language requirements
As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency in English is required. If English isn’t your first language, your ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don’t worry if you don’t hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification – we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.
Course features
Understand the unique relationship between psychology and sociology.
Develop your critical and reflective thinking skills.
Join a global community of students from over 140 countries.
Study 100% online, part-time, around existing work or family commitments.
We were rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.
Assessment
You’ll be assessed through a series of assignments. This can be by engaging in discussion forums throughout your modules, completing reflective journal entries, delivering live presentations or by submitting longer written pieces.
We’re committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback in the following ways:
our assessment criteria are designed to be simple and transparent
you’ll always be aware of your current provisional grade, right from the start of the programme
you’ll be able to view your marks clearly in your gradebook whenever you log into the learning platform
there’s a 7-day turnaround for marking and feedback of assessed work
you’ll have regular contact with your Student Support team, with whom you can discuss any concerns as soon as they arise
Subjects
Component 01: Core
Fundamentals of Effective Learning in Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 02: Core
Introduction to Social Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 03: Core
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 04: Core
Sociological Imagination
(15 credits)
Component 05: Compulsory
Foundations of Social Theory
(15 credits)
Component 06: Compulsory
Psychology and the Media
(15 credits)
Component 07: Core
Introduction to Research, Design and Analysis 1
(15 credits)
Component 08: Core
Introduction to Research, Design and Analysis 2
(15 credits)
Component 01: Core
Biological Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 02: Compulsory
Psychological Development through the Life Span
(15 credits)
Component 03: Core
Advanced Sociological Theory
(15 credits)
Component 04: Compulsory
Reasoning and Decision-Making
(15 credits)
Component 05: Core
Exploring Contemporary Social Issues
(15 credits)
Component 06: Core
Individual Differences, Emotions and Behaviour
(15 credits)
Component 07: Core
Quantitative Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 08: Core
Qualitative Research Methods
(15 credits)
Component 01: Core
Critical Social Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 02: Compulsory
Developmental Science
(15 credits)
Component 03: Compulsory
Investigative Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 04: Compulsory
Media, Crime and Culture
(15 credits)
Component 05: Compulsory
Migratory Journeys
(15 credits)
Component 06: Compulsory
Occupational Psychology
(15 credits)
Component 07: Core
Final Psychology Project
(30 credits)
About University of Essex Online
University of Essex Online delivers 100% online part-time courses in business, computing, education, health, law, criminology and psychology. The qualifications we offer include CertHEs and Bachelors degrees at the undergraduate level, and PG Certs, PG Dips and Masters degrees at the postgraduate level, with study durations ranging from 8 months to 4 years.
As an established provider of 100% online degrees in the UK. All our courses are specifically designed for online delivery, combining silver-standard teaching with the latest technology and enabling you to gain a degree from anywhere in the world.
All our qualifications are awarded and validated by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence. On completion of your studies, you’ll be invited to graduate at the University of Essex’s Colchester campus. You will receive the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
