Applied Psychology and Sociology BA(Hons)
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Overview
Students gain an excellent grounding in psychology and criminology following the British Psychological Society's recommended curriculum, whilst learning to think beyond the textbook. You will learn to apply psychological knowledge to your own experiences, emotions and behaviours; understand the psychological dimension of contemporary society and the many personal, interpersonal and group processes that link individual and social problems. You will consider why some people adopt 'deviant' lifestyles or make criminal choices, how crime might be prevented, and acquire the interpersonal skills to work with offenders, victims and others in the criminal justice and community safety fields.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
UCAS code CL83
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Course content
Course structure
The course offers placement and independent study opportunities, international exchange, and an open choice of dissertation projects.
Areas of study
You will learn a range of theoretical perspectives underpinning psychology, landmark and contemporary research, practical aspects of tried and tested methods, and real-life applications. Key areas of study include developmental, cognitive, social and biological psychology, individual differences, conceptual and historical issues in psychology, and psychological research methods.
The study of criminology will give you a cutting edge grasp on new theories, methods and approaches, crime prevention and its consequences. Criminology examines the explanations given for crime: its link to dangerous or irresponsible people and whether it is a consequence of deprived social circumstances. We consider the role and performance of agencies within the criminal justice system - including the police, courts, prison service and punishment in the community.
Syllabus
Year 1
Sociological Imaginations
Contemporary Social Inequalities
Introduction to Applied Psychology
ICT for the Social Sciences
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods
Foundations of SociologyYear 2
Theorising the Social World
Sociology of the Life Course
Psychology, Cognitive & Social worlds
Psychology, the Body & Individual Differences
Empirical Psychology
Placement or Analysis and Review
Year 3
Empirical Dissertation or Dissertation
Sociological Analysis: Critical Methodologies
Sociological Analysis: Concepts and Theories
Topics in Applied Psychology (e.g. ecopsychology, cyberpsychology, mental health)Psychology options:
Psychology and Social Change
Introduction to Critical Addiction Studies
Therapeutic Relationships
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
/HNC direct to year 2.For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements. -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Psychology graduates work in diverse fields beyond the traditional psychological professions of forensic psychology, occupational psychology and clinical psychology.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BA(Hons) Applied Psychology and Sociology [L1EA012] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP -
More details
Excellent Facilities
The School of Applied Social Science is located on the attractive Falmer campus, only four miles from central Brighton. Facilities at Falmer include a state of the art computer centre, extensive library and a media resources centre for student use.
Other student support services include the university’s careers centre, welfare service, a counselling service, chaplaincy and childcare provision.
Research
Our dedicated psychology and sociology lecturers are all involved in compelling research, engaging in fields such as social, health and critical psychology. Our lecturers are continuously publishing and speaking to national and international audiences, with many books, journal articles and collaborative research projects published locally, nationally and internationally in the media.
· SASS criminology professor quoted in the Wall Street Journal
· Peter Squires: Straight shooter, The Guardian, October 2007
Ongoing research work informs our teaching, making it contemporary, innovative and dynamic.
Our degrees enable students to acquire the essential research skills needed for investigating experience and behaviour, supporting students to develop the ability to conduct research independently.
Community participation and development
Teaching and research within the School of Applied Social Science is supported by our links with local communities.
The School’s close working relationship with the university’s Community University Partnership project (Cupp) allows us to offer our undergraduate students the opportunity to combine practical experience within a community or voluntary organisation with academic study.
The Community Participation and Development (CPD) module offers the opportunity to explore some of your personal values and aspirations while working for 30 to 50 hours on a relevant placement. Staff and students provide their skills and expertise, working alongside community organisations to help them achieve their aims. For example students on criminology courses may wish to work with a crime prevention organisation while sociology students may wish to work in a homeless shelter or a local pressure group.
It is offered in 10- and 20-credit modules at levels 2 and 3, and assessment is based on reflective as well as analytical assignments which encourage you to look at your own personal journey as well as the policy and practice of the organisation in which your placement is based.
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