School of Arts & Social Sciences Sociology
Sociology with Psychology BSc (Hons)
This specialist degree is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the main theoretical perspectives and practical applications of two of the top research departments at City University London, Sociology and Psychology. UCAS code
LCH8 Duration
3 years or 4 years with professional placement Entry requirements
Typical offers require one of the following: ‘A’ Level 320 UCAS tariff points (typically ABB at ‘A’ Level) IB 33 points In addition, the following is required: GCSE English Language and Mathematics or Statistics at grade C (or equivalent) English language requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL : 100 internet-based total
Combined studies provide students with distinctive pathways to many of the most important areas of the social sciences. Students are encouraged to develop a mixture of transferable skills and competencies such as critical thinking, communication, research design and data analysis, problemsolving and interpersonal skills and graduate from this course with a comprehensive understanding of the ways in which the various disciplines relate to and inform each other.
Course structure
Year one The first year introduces a broad range of sociological and psychological approaches, theories, concepts and methods to establish a solid foundation for further study. Core modules: • Foundations in sociology • Sociology in action • Understanding the modern world. Core elective modules: • Biological approaches to mind and behaviour • Cognitive approaches to mind and behaviour • History and theory of psychology • Lifespan psychology.
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Final year In their final year, students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and to develop in-depth specialised evaluation and an advanced understanding of sociological theory and research. Core module: • Dissertation. Assessment is primarily in the form of coursework (assessed essays and assignments), unseen examinations and a final year project.
Career opportunities
A Sociology degree from City develops a range of skills and intellectual abilities valued by employers, including problemsolving, communicating ideas, independent judgement and the ability to think constructively. As a result, 90 per cent of our graduates from 2011 were in employment or further study within six months of completing their course.
Year two The second year develops a deeper knowledge and understanding of specific subject areas with an emphasis on critical analysis and research processes. Core modules: • Doing sociology 1 • Doing sociology 2 • Social theory 1 • Social theory 2.
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Core elective modules: • Biological psychology • Developmental psychology • Personality and differential psychology • Social psychology.
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