BA Psychosocial Studies
About this course
BA (Hons) in Psychosocial Studies is an undergraduate degree exploring the intersection of psychology, sociology, and social theory to understand human behaviour and community wellbeing. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course offers an optional foundation year prior to the main degree structure. The course begins with Year 0, featuring compulsory modules such as Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, and Educators of Tomorrow. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Constructions of Identity, Psychology: Perspectives For Psychosocial Studies, Cultures of Intimacy: Psychosocial Perspectives of Care, Contemporary Issues in Sociology, and Relational Practice in Community Settings 1. Year 2 advances into Knowledge, Skills, Practice & The Self (Mental Wealth 2), Mad, Bad or Sad, Understanding Mental Disorder, Relational Practice in Community Settings 2, Counselling: Therapeutic Skills & Practice, and Research Methods, with options including Children, Young People & Families. Year 3 concludes the programme with Knowledge, Skills, Practice and the Self: Mental Wealth 3, Professional Practice in Communities 2, and the Applied Research Project in Social Sciences, alongside optional modules covering topics such as the not-for-profit sector, health activism, race, surveillance systems, and gender studies.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 23%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 21%
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: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Educators of Tomorrow
- What’s going on (how do we know, and what can we do about it?): Mental Wealth 1
- Constructions of Identity
- Psychology: Perspectives For Psychosocial Studies
- Cultures of Intimacy: Psychosocial Perspectives of Care
- Contemporary Issues in Sociology
- Relational Practice in Community Settings 1
- Knowledge, Skills, Practice & The Self (Mental Wealth 2)
- Mad, Bad or Sad, Understanding Mental Disorder
- Relational Practice in Community Settings 2
- Counselling: Therapeutic Skills & Practice
- Research Methods
- Children, Young People & Families
- Knowledge, Skills, Practice and the Self: Mental Wealth 3
- Professional Practice in Communities 2
- Applied Research Project in Social Sciences
- Managing And Leading In The Not For Profit Sector
- Health, Community and Activism
- Constructions of 'Race' in Culture and Politics
- Surveillance and Society
- Gender Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychosocial Studies at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £30,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Psychosocial Studies at University of East London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychosocial Studies at University of East London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychosocial Studies at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 80 UCAS points.
Does BA Psychosocial Studies at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Psychosocial Studies at University of East London?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 23% left higher education.