Psychology and Sociology BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)

University of Worcester

**Overview**Studying Psychology and Sociology in combination allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the human psyche and the social complexities that link with it. Your study of sociology will inform your exploration of psychology from a unique perspective, enabling you to go on to unlock specialisms including forensic, clinical, counselling, and business psychology.The joint honours course utilises research projects and work-based learning – alongside one-to-one tutorials and personalised feedback – to develop your knowledge and confidence. Students graduate with the skills and experience that support a career in relevant fields and industries.**Key features**- A curriculum which emphasises a range of distinctive fields, including gender, sexualities, evolution, race and ethnicity, education, and crime.- Wide choice of specialist modules and types of assessment (including practicals, exams, interviews and mock research).- Personal and academic tutoring, one-to-one tutorials and personalised feedback based as much on your career prospects as your studies.- Through the lens of sociological and psychological theories, you will learn about the social and psychological causes and consequences of common human experiences and issues.**Why the University of Worcester?**The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.- **First in the UK for sustained employment** and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.- **First in the UK for quality education** – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.- **Ofsted Outstanding** in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

School of Psychology/School of Humanities