**Reasons to choose Kingston**
- The course combines the study of mind and behaviour with the study of society.
- It covers the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and offers a varied curriculum in sociology.
- You’ll have access to purpose-built laboratories with high-specification equipment, such as EEG (recording brain activity), eye-tracking, a driving simulator and an observation lab.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold...
**Reasons to choose Kingston**<br/>- The course combines the study of mind and behaviour with the study of society.<br/><br/><br/>- It covers the core areas of psychology required by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and offers a varied curriculum in sociology.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have access to purpose-built laboratories with high-specification equipment, such as EEG (recording brain activity), eye-tracking, a driving simulator and an observation lab.<br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course**<br/>Are you keen to find reasons for and answers to the challenges that face our society? This highly relevant combination of subjects could be just for you. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of psychology and a variety of sociological issues and topics, both current and historical. You’ll develop a deep insight into human thought, action and behaviour.<br/><br/>This course features many opportunities to apply your learning to the real world. For example, our students have acted as a consultant to a charity to find solutions for a real-life social issue and worked with the University to evaluate the psychological challenges of the climate change emergency.<br/><br/>While on the course, you’ll develop skills for your future career, including teamwork, communication, time and task management, statistical analysis of data, problem-solving and the ability to critically evaluate evidence.<br/><br/>**Future Skills** <br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. <br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. <br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>An understanding of society and human behaviour is useful in many careers. Graduates are particularly well-placed for careers in central or local government, the media and human resources.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C8L3
Institution Code
K84
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,C A,B,B Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 112 - 128 points. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 112 – 128 points. UCAS Tariff112 128 We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 / C or above is required for this course. Scottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 Equivalent of 112 UCAS points from an Access course in a related subject. Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM DDM Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)D*D* Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. ASCan be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D* Grade combinations below 112 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM DDM Grade combinations below DMM may be considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaCombined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateCombined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaCombined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaCombined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateCombined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 112 tariff points T LevelM D Grade combinations below this may be considered if / when combined with other Level 3 qualifications. |
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