Sociology with Psychology, BSc (Hons), with study abroadorindustry placement

Course summary

This three-year degree focuses on sociology and complements the subject with modules in psychology. You’ll learn about how the social relations between people emerge and change, and explore structural inequalities that define our lives. You’ll also study cognition, development and behaviour.You’ll develop critical thinking studying topics including:

• gender

• class

• race

• migration

• family life

• work and popular culture.

You’ll also develop the methodological expertise to analyse social and psychological data.

• Develop highly sought-after data literacy and quantitative skills, thanks to our strong links with City’s Q-Step Centre

• Become a critical thinker with an in-depth understanding of the complex interplay of local and global forces

• Opt onto a Q-Step quantitative methods pathway: benefit from a heightened focus on data skills, a workplace Data Placement in Year 2, and an optional international work placement

• Boost your employability with an optional placement year

• Take advantage of excellent internship opportunities thanks to our central London location, including access to organisations in media and, crime and justice, human rights, and mental health.

Modules

Year 1Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics Producing Social Data Classical Social Theory Sociology in Action Researching Society: Qualitative Methods Academic and Professional Practice Cognitive Approaches to Mind and BehaviourHistory and Theory of Psychology Biological Approaches to Mind and Behaviour Lifespan Psychology (15 credits)Year 2 Study core modules in psychology and social theory. You must take five core modules; you choose one methods modules and two Psychology modules.In year 2 You will have the option to join the Quantitative Methods pathway (leading to a BSc Sociology with Psychology and Quantitative Methods). This pathway includes five core modules (those indicated by an asterisk below); you then choose two Psychology modules; and choose one Sociology elective module. Contemporary Social Theory* Social Action Project Understanding Social Change* Sociology of Race and Racism Gender and Society Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Data* Qualitative Analysis of Social Research Data Biological Psychology Developmental Psychology Social Psychology Personality and Differential Psychology Visualising Society* Quantitative Data Placement* Year 3Draw on the research expertise in the department to study current issues at the cutting edge of current thinking. You must take 45 credits worth of sociology electives and take 30 credits of Psychology modules. You also complete a sociology project/dissertation to showcase your skills and interests.If you follow the Sociology with Psychology and Quantitative Methods pathway, in year 3 you take at least one (15 credits) QM module (from those indicated by an asterisk below); you also take at least 30 credits worth of psychology modules (any of the below); and you can then choose up to 30 credits worth of elective modules (any of the below). You also complete the sociology project/dissertation which must use quantitative methods.Sociology Project Judgment and Decision Making Approaches to AutismHealth Psychology Organisational Psychology Introduction to Clinical Psychology Cognitive Development Psychological Illnesses, Brain Damage, and Dreams: Malfunctions of Mind Memory and the Law Introduction to Counselling Psychology Digital Cultures Gender, Sexuality and the MediaGlobal Migration Processes Broken Britain? Culture, Employment and Society Work and Workers Emotions, Identities and Relationships Celebrity and Society Applied Multivariate Analysis* Education, Skills and the Job Market Poverty: What Counts?* Crime, Culture and the City Culture, Racisms and Resistance Property and CrimeChanging Ideas about Society in the 21st Century Global Media Industries Political Communication Interrogating Consumer Culture Criminal Justice in Crisis Leisure, the Body and Deviance Micro-Placement

Assessment method

Assessment is primarily in the form of coursework (assessed essays, policy and research reports, group presentations and other assignments) and a final-year project.

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Year 1 Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics Producing Social Data Classical Social Theory Sociology in Action Researching Society: Qualitative Methods Academic and Professional Practice Cognitive Approaches to Mind and Behaviour History and Theory of Psychology Biological Approaches to Mind and Behaviour Lifespan Psychology (15 credits) Year 2 Study core modules in psychology and social theory. You must take five core modules; you choose one methods modules and two Psychology modules. In year 2 You will have the option to join the Quantitative Methods pathway (leading to a BSc Sociology with Psychology and Quantitative Methods). This pathway includes five core modules (those indicated by an asterisk below); you then choose two Psychology modules; and choose one Sociology elective module. Contemporary Social Theory* Social Action Project Understanding Social Change* Sociology of Race and Racism Gender and Society Quantitative Analysis of Social Research Data* Qualitative Analysis of Social Research Data Biological Psychology Developmental Psychology Social Psychology Personality and Differential Psychology Visualising Society* Quantitative Data Placement* Year 3 Draw on the research expertise in the department to study current issues at the cutting edge of current thinking. You must take 45 credits worth of sociology electives and take 30 credits of Psychology modules. You also complete a sociology project/dissertation to showcase your skills and interests. If you follow the Sociology with Psychology and Quantitative Methods pathway, in year 3 you take at least one (15 credits) QM module (from those indicated by an asterisk below); you also take at least 30 credits worth of psychology modules (any of the below); and you can then choose up to 30 credits worth of elective modules (any of the below). You also complete the sociology project/dissertation which must use quantitative methods. Sociology Project Judgment and Decision Making Approaches to Autism Health Psychology Organisational Psychology Introduction to Clinical Psychology Cognitive Development Psychological Illnesses, Brain Damage, and Dreams: Malfunctions of Mind Memory and the Law Introduction to Counselling Psychology Digital Cultures Gender, Sexuality and the Media Global Migration Processes Broken Britain? Culture, Employment and Society Work and Workers Emotions, Identities and Relationships Celebrity and Society Applied Multivariate Analysis* Education, Skills and the Job Market Poverty: What Counts?* Crime, Culture and the City Culture, Racisms and Resistance Property and Crime Changing Ideas about Society in the 21st Century Global Media Industries Political Communication Interrogating Consumer Culture Criminal Justice in Crisis Leisure, the Body and Deviance Micro-Placement