BSc Psychology and Sociology
About this course
BSc in Psychology and Sociology. Core topics include research methods. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society, supporting eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students complete a psychology research project in their final year, and a study abroad exchange is available in the second year.
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 45%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Modules
- Introduction to core topics in Psychology
- Key Concepts in Sociology
- Place and Identity
- Research methods: The curious mind
- Thinking Sociologically
- Genders and Sexualities
- Sociological Theory
- Cognitive Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Social Psychology
- Placing Culture
- Placing Politics
- Everyday Social Worlds
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychology Research Project for Joint Honours
- Landscape, Culture and Society in 20th Century Britain
- Memory Cultures: heritage, identity and power
- Nation, Society, & Space
- The psychosocial century
- Urban Risk and Environmental Resilience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £30,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aberystwyth University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aberystwyth University?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.