BA Hons Sociology & Psychology
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 6 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £9,250 per year; part-time international £4,250 per 30 credits | home £2,312 per 30 credits
Introduction
Our sociology and psychology degree explores society and the self by focusing on issues such as gender, identity, relationships and social inequalities.
The psychology element of our BSc Hons Sociology and Psychology degree will give you an understanding of the brain, behaviour and experience. The course includes studies of perception, memory emotion and the development of language. You will explore the way society works through sociological themes such as social justice, gender, crime and deviance, and ethnicity.
The two sides of the course are brought together with an exploration of the socio-psychological processes that shape our relationships with each other and society.
Our sociology and psychology graduates enter careers in areas such as youth and community work, welfare provision, charitable organisations and local and national government.
What you should know about this course
- The opportunity to study modules covering a range of issues from social inequalities, global relations and popular culture to gender, identity and migration
- A broad foundation in sociological thinking and theory is offered while supporting you to pursue your own ideas and interests through focused research
- The psychology component of the programme seeks to understand mind and behaviour through experimentation, observation and measurement
- Explore the study of perception, memory and emotion, and the causes of abnormal behaviour
- You get to study the socio-psychological processes that shape our relationships with ourselves, each other and society.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their studies. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management, and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)
- Inequality and Social Change (30 credits)
- Applying Sociology (15 credits)
- Self in Society (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Introduction to Applied Psychology (30 credits)
- Introduction to Counselling (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (15 credits)
- Personality and Individual Differences (15 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (15 credits)
- Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Key Thinkers in Sociology (30 credits)
- Sociology in Practice (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Gender, Race, and Crime (15 credits)
- Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Work Placement (Level 6) (30 credits)
- Sociology Dissertation (30 credits)
- Migration and Citizenship (15 credits)
- Globalisation: Social and Political Perspectives (15 credits)
- Family, Social Division, and the State (15 credits)
- Understanding Social Contexts of Health and Illness (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Child Psychology and Education (15 credits)
- Adult Development and Mental Health (15 credits)
- Organisational Psychology (15 credits)
- Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Psychology of Sport (15 credits)
- Applied Clinical Neuropsychology (15 credits)
- Cross-Cultural Psychology (15 credits)
- Evolutionary Psychology (15 credits)
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (15 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)
- Applying Sociology (15 credits)
- Self in Society (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Inequality and Social Change (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Introduction to Applied Psychology (30 credits)
- Introduction to Counselling (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (15 credits)
- Personality and Individual Differences (15 credits)
- Key Thinkers in Sociology (30 credits)
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Developmental Psychology (15 credits)
- Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Sociology in Practice (30 credits)
Year 5
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Gender, Race, and Crime (15 credits)
- Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Child Psychology and Education (15 credits)
- Adult Development and Mental Health (15 credits)
- Organisational Psychology (15 credits)
- Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Psychology of Sport (15 credits)
- Applied Clinical Neuropsychology (15 credits)
- Cross-Cultural Psychology (15 credits)
- Evolutionary Psychology (15 credits)
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (15 credits)
Year 6
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Work Placement (Level 6) (30 credits)
- Sociology Dissertation (30 credits)
- Migration and Citizenship (15 credits)
- Globalisation: Social and Political Perspectives (15 credits)
- Family, Social Division, and the State (15 credits)
- Understanding Social Contexts of Health and Illness (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Child Psychology and Education (15 credits)
- Adult Development and Mental Health (15 credits)
- Organisational Psychology (15 credits)
- Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Psychology of Sport (15 credits)
- Applied Clinical Neuropsychology (15 credits)
- Cross-Cultural Psychology (15 credits)
- Evolutionary Psychology (15 credits)
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (15 credits)
Sandwich
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Introduction to Psychology (30 credits)
- Inequality and Social Change (30 credits)
- Applying Sociology (15 credits)
- Self in Society (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Introduction to Applied Psychology (30 credits)
- Introduction to Counselling (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Psychopathology and Clinical Psychology (15 credits)
- Personality and Individual Differences (15 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (15 credits)
- Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Key Thinkers in Sociology (30 credits)
- Sociology in Practice (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- HPSS Sandwich Placement
Year 4
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Gender, Race and Crime (15 credits)
- Sociology of Gender and Sexuality (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Work Placement (Level 6) (30 credits)
- Sociology Dissertation (30 credits)
- Migration and Citizenship (15 credits)
- Globalisation: Social and Political Perspectives (15 credits)
- Family, Social Division, and the State (15 credits)
- Understanding Social Contexts of Health and Illness (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Advanced Social Psychology (15 credits)
- Child Psychology and Education (15 credits)
- Adult Development and Mental Health (15 credits)
- Organisational Psychology (15 credits)
- Psychology of Exceptional Human Experience (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Psychology of Sport (15 credits)
- Applied Clinical Neuropsychology (15 credits)
- Cross-Cultural Psychology (15 credits)
- Evolutionary Psychology (15 credits)
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (15 credits)
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Career Opportunities
Will I have a work placement?
This course can be taken in sandwich mode, which means you can take a year to work in industry between your second and final years of study. Sandwich placements are relevant to your degree subject and are paid roles. It is the very best way of preparing you for successfully finding a job quickly when you graduate.
You will also have the option to select a module for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement. The module will be assessed on your reflection on this placement and how you can apply your knowledge to the workplace. Many placements are found through our network of industry contacts, and students are supported in securing these.
How long is my placement?
Sandwich placements last for between 9-13 months. Work-based learning module placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.
What are the financial arrangements?
Sandwich placements are paid roles whereas work-based learning module placements are normally unpaid.
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
The skills you acquire through studying our courses will prepare you for careers in a wide range of industries and jobs. Graduates of this course have gone on to pursue careers in research, teaching, administration and government, librarianship and information services, museums and heritage management, journalism, publishing or the arts. Some career options may require further study.
Are internships available?
Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.
Do you provide employability services?
Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The Central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews, and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organizing work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build your industry knowledge and networks.
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