BSc Sociology with Psychology
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, combining the study of human behaviour with social structures. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Social & Cultural Analysis. Students complete a supervised independent research project in their final year, with the option to base this on a short placement. A sandwich placement year is available, extending the programme to four years.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0, with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and international qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need at English Language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 14%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations in Social Theory
- Introduction to Psychology
- Social Issues and Social Problems
- Critical Thinking (Sociology and Criminology)
- Becoming a Social Scientist: Introducing Social Research
- Theorising Social Life
- Identities in Psychology
- Research, Theory and Practice: Developing Skills for Life and Work -
- Difference': 'Race', Ethnicity and Diversity in Contemporary Society
- Gender and Society
- Modernity and Global Intimacies
- Mind, Emotion and Society: An Introduction to Psychosocial Studies
- Sociology Project
- Contemporary Critiques of Modern Society
- A Sociology of Sustainability
- Digital Media and Society
- Protest, Policing and Public Order
- Childhood Disorder and Disordered Childhood
- Sociology of Human, Non-Human and Environmental Rights
- Sociology of Sexes, Genders, and Sexualities
- Stop, Look, Listen! A Sociology of Culture
- Sociology Study (only available to study if you complete the sandwich placement year)
- Clinical Aspects of Mental Health
- Foundations of Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology in Practice
- Principles of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Psychology of Appearance and Embodiment
- The Arts and Mental Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Sociology with Psychology at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Sociology with Psychology at UWE Bristol 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 with Psychology at UWE Bristol?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Sociology with Psychology at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BSc Sociology with Psychology at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Sociology with Psychology at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.