Course overview

Psychosocial Studies explores the relationship between self and society. This multidisciplinary course combines the focus on the individual found in psychology and psychoanalysis with the wider cultural and systemic concerns of sociology. It develops a rounded understanding of human behaviour with practical application to a range of substantive policy areas.

The modules are designed to provide you with a firm grounding in the fundamentals of sociology, and social, health and developmental psychology. With this foundation in place, the course allows you to broaden and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the individual, the social world and the relationship between them. This course is designed to address important questions about the human condition. It will provide you with the intellectual tools to appreciate the complexities of how we shape, and are shaped by our social surroundings, as well as providing valuable vocational knowledge and skills.

Opportunities for further study:

• MA Sociology
• MA Transnational Crime

Assessment

Assessment is via a mix of examination, essays, class tests, individual and group presentations, book reviews, portfolio, and dissertation.

Facilities

All courses are taught in our modern and well-equipped classrooms.

Libraries

Our campus libraries offer a wide range of publications and a variety of study facilities, including open-access computers, areas for quiet or group study and bookable rooms. We also have an extensive Digital Library providing on and off-site access to e-books, e-journals and databases.

We endeavour to make our libraries as accessible as possible for all our students. During Semester time, they open 24 hours a day from Monday to Thursday, until midnight on Friday and Saturday and for 12 hours on Sunday.

IT Resources

Our open access computer facilities provide free acess to the internet, email, messaging services and the full Microsoft Office suite. A high speed wireless service is also available in all key areas on campus. If you are away from campus or a distant learner, our student desktop and its many applications can be accessed remotely using the internet. Your personal student email account provides free document storage, calendar facilities and social networking opportunities.

Throughout your studies you will have access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), providing course notes, reading materials and multi-media content to support your learning, while our e-vision system gives you instant access to your academic record and your timetable.

Study abroad options

The opportunity to spend a semester at Umeå University in Sweden opens up fresh perspectives on your studies.

Special features

Psychosocial Studies represents an innovative interdisciplinary collaboration between sociology and psychology.

Course Leader

Dr Liz Bradbury

Related Links

Justice and Communities Research Unit

Associated careers

The intellectual disciplines delivered in this course are valued by employers in a wide range of sectors, including the criminal justice sector, health and related professions, social work, teaching, human resource management. The ability to specialise in Years 2 and 3 gives you the opportunity to fine-tune your degree to suit a favoured career.

UCAS Tariff points:

220 - 260

Entry requirements listed are for September 2013 entry. Entry requirements for other intakes may differ.