BSc Psychology and Sociology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, examining the intersection of human behaviour and social structures. Core topics include Human Behaviour, Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Policy Analysis, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing a pathway to Graduate Basis for Chartership. Optional work placement and subsidiary language study modules are available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 19%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology and Behavioural Science
- Social Issues and Contexts
- Fundamentals of Psychological Research
- Power, Welfare and Inequality
- Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development
- Individual and Social Processes
- Introduction to Research in Psychology
- Media and the Representation of Deviance
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Further Research in Psychology
- Psychology in Society
- The Body and Society
- Psychology: Careers and Community
- Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership in Action
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Psychology Dissertation
- Deconstructing the International Political Economy
- Consumer Culture and Everyday Life
- Social Science for Social Change
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Major Project: Applied Research Design and Analysis
- Education, Equality and Capital
- Psychopathology
- Health Psychology
- Neurodiversity in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Chester do next?
90% 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 University of Chester?
87% 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 University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Sociology at University of Chester?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.