BSc Psychology and Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Human Behaviour, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme holds British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation. Students may undertake a placement year in the UK or abroad, and complete a final-year research project.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 22%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 8%
- Therapy professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Key Skills in Psychology I
- Key Skills in Psychology II
- Developmental and Social Psychology
- Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Becoming a Social Scientist
- Introduction to Social Theory
- Research Methods and Data Analysis
- Applied Psychology and Professional Skills
- Individual Differences and Personality
- Cognition and Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Social Theory for a Changing World
- Global Society
- Embodiment and Feminist Theory
- Racisms
- Digital Methods for Social Science and Humanities
- Media and Society
- Placement year
- Final Year Project
- Critical Social Psychology
- Child Development
- Bodies, Power and Resistance
- Corporate Power Work, Organisations and Society
- Contemporary Social Movements
- Pregnancy and Politics
- Religion and Society
- Corporate Power in a Globalised World
- Migration, Borders and Belonging
- The Challenges of Climate Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £36,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aston 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 Aston University?
79% 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 Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Sociology at Aston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.