BSc Sociology and Psychology,
About this course
BSc in Psychology and Sociology. Core topics include Statistics and Research Methods. The programme features a work placement module in psychology, and students learn both qualitative and quantitative research approaches, from large-scale surveys to in-depth interviews. A systematic reviews module is also available in psychology.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBC IB: 32 to include 4 at Higher Level or 5 at Standard Level Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 101 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 110 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Finance Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 475 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 45%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Introduction to Cognitive and Clinical Psychology
- Academic Success: Skills for learning, skills for life
- Sociology: The Classics
- Understanding Inequality: Capitalism, Money and Power
- Sociology: Contemporary Controversies
- Introduction to Psychological Academic Skills, Methods and Analysis
- Sgiliau Academaidd a Chysyniadau Sylfaenol mewn Ystadegau a Dulliau Ymchwil
- Professional Development, Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
- Datblygiad Proffesiynol, Dulliau Ymchwil ac Ystadegau mewn Seicoleg
- Social Problems I
- Brain and Behaviour
- Social Problems II: Media, Myths and Moral Panics
- Cognition II: Higher Level Processes
- Education, Policy and Society
- Culture as Deviance
- Psychological Research Methods I
- Dulliau Ymchwil Seicolegol I
- Social and Developmental Influences on Behaviour
- Black Mirror Sociology: Technology and Society
- Who’s in, who’s out? Inclusion and Exclusion: Socio/Criminological Perspectives
- Race and Nation
- Psychology Work Placement Module
- Systematic Reviews in Psychology
- Contemporary Issues in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
- Evolutionary Perspectives on Psychology
- Positive Psychology
- Understanding Neurodiversity
- Psychology of Building a Better World
- Cognitive Neuroscience in Clinical and Forensic Settings
- Introduction to Environmental Psychology
- Learning, Psychopathology and Gambling
- Lifestyle and Environmental Factors in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Psychology of the Food System
- Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
- Independent Research Project for Joint Honours
- Prosiect Ymchwil Annibynnol ar gyfer Cydanrhydedd
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology and Psychology, at Swansea University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £41,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology and Psychology, at Swansea 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 Sociology and Psychology, at Swansea University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sociology and Psychology, at Swansea University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Sociology and Psychology, at Swansea University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Sociology and Psychology, at Swansea University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.