Social Sciences (Psychology) (R23-PSY) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Social Sciences (Psychology) (R23-PSY) BA (Hons)
This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences. Youll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with exploring psychology through a range of real-world issues, including love, sexuality and artificial intelligence, before opting to study either social psychology or counselling and forensic psychology. On completion, you’ll be able to apply psychological and social theories to a range of issues, using data analysis and analytic...
This is one of several specialist routes available in our BA (Honours) Social Sciences. Youll study core modules in interdisciplinary social science and sociology, giving you a firm grounding in ideas central to the social sciences. This will be combined with exploring psychology through a range of real-world issues, including love, sexuality and artificial intelligence, before opting to study either social psychology or counselling and forensic psychology. On completion, you’ll be able to apply psychological and social theories to a range of issues, using data analysis and analytical techniques to understand a variety of topics that affect individuals and society.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Specialise in psychology within a broad interdisciplinary social science degree.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore topical real-world problems to gain an understanding of the behaviours of individuals and social groups.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your employability with valued skills, including analysing and evaluating evidence, and communicating specialist ideas and information to different audiences.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Please note: completion of this degree will not make you eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) conferred by the British Psychological Society.
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
02/2027
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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