Starting 01/09/2025
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 3 Years
UCAS code C880
Health Services
Higher Education (UcWA)BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies (Psychology and Sociology)
Our exciting BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies course explores the relationship between 'self' and society. The course combines the study of individuals, using psychology and psychoanalysis, with the wider cultural and systemic studies of sociology. You will gain a rounded understanding of human behaviours, nature and relationships, as well as the ability to apply the theory practically to a variety of career aspirations and post graduate study. This degree is accredited by Anglia Ruskin University.
Course Video UcWA - BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies
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Course Description
As a full-time student, you will get the opportunity to take a variety of modules in order to build up a programme of study which suits your own subject interest or future career plans. All students have a personal tutor who they can meet at least twice a trimester to review progress and assist with any personal or academic problems. In the first year of the programme, students are provided with study skills and tutorials in order to hone skills relevant to higher education and progression into the sector. This course is an excellent choice if you're considering a career in fields such as mental health, education, criminal justice, counselling, and social work.
Modules
These are the modules for the last academic year. These are currently under revalidation so some of these modules can be subject to change
Year 1
Module name Credits Compulsory or optional? Sociology in Action 30 Compulsory Self & Society 30 Compulsory Contemporary Inequalities 30 Compulsory Media Society & Crime 30 Compulsory Year 2
Module name Credits Compulsory or optional? The Research Toolkit: Design & Delivery 30 Compulsory Sociology of Health Inequalities 15 Compulsory Diagnosis & Formulation in Mental Health 15 Compulsory Violence, Masculinity & Confrontation 15 Compulsory Violence, Gender & Victimisation 15 Compulsory Sociology of Education 15 Compulsory Sociology of Religion 15 Compulsory Year 3
Module name Credits Compulsory or optional? Undergraduate Major Project 30 Compulsory Nature and Society 15 Compulsory Clinical Psychology 15 Compulsory Sex, Sexuality & Gender 15 Optional Organised Crime 15 Optional Investigative Psychology 15 Optional Lifespan Development 15 Optional Youth, Crime and Aggression 15 Optional Groups in Conflict: Social Psychological Issues 15 Optional -
Entry Requirements
You should have:
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72 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification e.g. extended diploma (MMP) or Access course (30 level 3 credits at merit grade are required for Access progression)
- GCSE English at 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent), or a willingness to obtain during your studies.
What if I don't meet the entry requirements?
Mature students without the above are considered depending on relevant experience and aptitude.
We also offer an Access to Higher Education - Humanities which can be studied on a full-time (3 days per week) or part-time basis (1 evening per week including some Saturday day sessions)
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Course Length
How long is this course?
3 Years
When does this course start?
01/09/2025
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course will run between 12 and 14 hours per week (across 2 days, currently planned as Monday & Thursday). This course is delivered face-to-face on the university centre campus.
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Progression Opportunities
What can I do after this course at CWA?
This course is an excellent choice if you're considering a career in fields such as mental health, education, criminal justice, counselling and social work.
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Course Fees
Academic Year Fee for the year 25/26 £9000 We set our course fees annually. As students pay a fee for each year of their course, the fees set for future academic years may be higher than those set in the 2024 / 2025 academic year.
For each future academic year of your course of study, your fees may be subject to review and increase on a basis in line with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) plus 3%. RPI is a measure of inflation published monthly by the Office for National Statistics which measures the changes from month to month in the cost of a representative sample of retail goods and services bought by consumers within the UK. This means that your course fees will not be increased each year by more than RPI + 3% from the previous year's fees and will not ever exceed the maximum amount that the government allows higher education institutions to charge students in the related academic year.
Fee information
Information about course fees and student finance can be found below.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies
How is my course assessed?
There are no final examinations at the end of the course, but some modules have an in class test as part of their assessment. Other modes of assessment include presentations, essays and, in the third year the major project dissertation.
Are there any additional costs?
Our suggested reading list (sent to you prior to the start of your course) costs approximately £50 (or free from your local library!)
Trips
All trips are optional. Trips may include:
- Visits to Anglia Ruskin University
- Museum of Zoology
How many hours am I expected to self-study?
8 to 10 hours per week
The course team
The teaching team for this course are highly experienced and qualified, possessing masters in Criminology, Mental health & Neuroscience, and Occupational Psychology, and a PhD in inter-disciplinary studies. The team also has a wealth of both teaching and practical research experience to support you as you progress with your academic journey.
Terms and changes to programmes
Every effort to ensure the information on this page is accurate, however there may be scenarios where the college is required to make amend or alter aspects of the programme, college provision or delivery. Should this occur after you have accepted a place at the college, you will be consulted and agreement sought. You will be entitled to withdraw from any obligations to the college, and where relevant receive any refund or compensation, as per your Terms and Conditions and the Student Protection Plan of the relevant validating awarding organisation. More information is available on our Terms page.