BSc (Hons)Psychology with Sociology
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- 3 years
- 4 years with foundation year
Why study a psychology with sociology degree at Solent University
Explore the fascinating behaviours of individuals, as well as the cultural and political issues that shape collective experiences, on this BPS accredited degree.
- 0thin the UK for academic support in the subject of psychology, out of 116 institutions (NSS 2025)
- Top0%of UK unis for teaching quality in psychology, out of 113 institutions (Times Good Uni Guide 2026)
- Top0for career prospects in psychology, out of 108 institutions (Guardian Uni Guide 2026)
- Our academic team has vast industry and teaching experience, and thanks to our close industry links and guest lectures, your teaching will always be guided by research, and real-world knowledge.
- This degree emphasises the practical application of psychology, with real-world assessments integrated throughout, and the option to undertake work-based learning as part of your studies. 
- Through research-informed teaching, you will cover key areas of psychological study, including education, crime, sport and exercise, social behaviours, therapy, and counselling.
- You will also carry out intensive study of scientific approaches to psychology. These topics, which include research methods, problem-solving and manipulation of data, provide useful tools for careers in healthcare, law enforcement, finance, research and IT. 
- Social research focusses on improving individual and community wellbeing through practice, provision, and policy including social prescribing, gender and sexualities in sport and physical education, and policy and evaluation of services promoting health and wellbeing of children, younger adults, older adults.
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The curriculum includes key areas of psychology and sociology, and you will study subjects such as education; crime; social behaviours; therapy and counselling, power, politics and identity; media; social inequalities; migration; and race and ethnicity. You will develop scientific approaches to researching key issues from a sociological and psychological perspective. These topics, which include research methods, problem solving and manipulation of data, provide useful tools for a range of careers in healthcare, the public sector, law enforcement, finance, research and IT, as well as leadership role.
This degree emphasises the practical application of psychology and sociology, with real-world assessments integrated throughout. You’ll also have the option to undertake work-based learning as part of your studies. In sociology modules you will reflect on real issues such as community empowerment, equity in the workplace, and applied sociology in work environments.
During your studies, you'll have access to our range of specialist facilities, including experimental cubicles, psychophysiological recording equipment and eye-tracking facilities. You will also have the opportunity to present at psychology conferences and professional organisations, with mentoring, training, and live briefs for students.
To reflect the wide range of careers that are open to graduates, the course can be tailored with optional units that suit your specific ambitions.
If you’re looking to study our psychology with sociology degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the health, sport and social sciences foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the health, sport and social sciences foundation year.Â
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Who is this course for?
Solent's BSc (Hons) Psychology with Sociology degree is ideal for those interested in human behaviour and everyday social interactions and those who want to ask critical questions about the communities they live in. By studying both psychology and sociology you will develop a diverse set of skills and knowledge that are transferrable to a range of careers.
What does this course lead to?
Solent psychology and sociology graduates can be found in a wide range of different roles and industries. Recent graduates have gone onto careers in mental health support, clinical psychology, therapeutic practice and children’s health.
Graduates who wish to go on to become chartered and registered psychologists would need to undertake postgraduate study in their chosen field.
Meet the team
The psychology with sociology teaching team, made up of academics with extensive industry and research experience, will guide you as you apply your newly founded research skills to a range of experiments and projects. This hands-on training eventually leads to a final applied psychology project, acting as the perfect springboard into graduate employment or further study.
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
As you learn, you’ll benefit from access to Solent’s dedicated psychophysiological recording equipment, eye-tracking facilities and psychology labs.
Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces. Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.
What you'll study
Core modules
Psychology Launchpad
This module will introduce you to fundamental and historical approaches in psychology, including psychodynamic, behaviourism, cognitive and biological (both evolutionary and physiological) approaches. This will give you a grounding in how psychology has developed and the ability to describe trends in psychological history.
The Social Toolkit
This module is an introduction to social psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences and qualitative research methods. To prepare towards work in the second year, students will be introduced to the history of social psychology and the history of personality psychology.
Behaviour and the Brain
This module will develop your understanding of how the brain supports perception, memory, thinking, emotion, and behaviour, and how dysfunction in these systems reveals the cognitive processes we rely on in everyday life. By the end of the module, you will be able to discuss key biological and cognitive concepts, evaluate research evidence, solve applied problems creatively, and communicate your own research with clarity and attention to detail.
Broken Britain: Social Problems and Inequalities
This module introduces you to social inequalities related to gender, ethnicity, class, disability, health, age, nationality, religion, and sexuality by investigating social problems connected to poverty, homelessness, migration, unemployment, youth crime, gang violence, and educational attainment.
Core modules
Neuropsychology
This module deepens students’ insight into perception, memory, attention, executive function and decision-making, with a particular emphasis on the research methods used to investigate these processes.
Diversity in the Social World
This module aims to provide an engaging exploration to the study of social psychology, and individual differences and studying advanced qualitative research methods to investigate social influence and diversity.
From Cradle to Grave
The aim of this module is to develop your psychological literacy, the ability to apply what you know from studying developmental psychology in the first year to understanding how positive psychology can improve wellbeing.
Theories of Society and Culture
On this module you will have the opportunity to engage with contemporary thinkers and debates in social theory. You will be required to critically examine the ideas of contemporary social theorists and explore the application of their ideas to an ever-changing world.
Core modules
CHIP
This module seeks to highlight how the discipline of psychology has wielded power and influence, and how this has led to controversies within the discipline and real-world impact beyond the academic pursuit of the discipline.
Psychology Project
This module allows students to independently conduct a piece of psychological research, in an area of their choosing. Students will develop in-depth knowledge of this area by reviewing psychological literature, deciding on a research question to be investigated/hypothesis to be tested, and will then design a study to answer this question.
Psychology Professional Practice
This module will progress the psychological theory studied in years one and two, and develop how to apply social psychology and individual differences to the workplace incorporating evidence-based practice.
AI, Online Networks and Future Worlds
This module critically examines the social, political, and cultural effects of society's current reliance on digital networks and the burgeoning use of artificial intelligence (AI), in relation to emerging technological futures.
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You will learn by:
You may be assessed by a combination of:
- Lab reports
- Essays
- Research projects
- Group presentations
- Individual presentations
- Reflective accounts
- Group work
- Case studies
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
The disability advice team provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose a career as a psychologist or sociologist?
Students studying psychology with sociology might pursue careers in public sector industries, such as public sector and private sector research, social policy, social work, and charity organisations (e.g. Mind), as well as teaching, working with vulnerable groups (young, old, disabled), and marginalised groups (for example, the youth sector).
Skills include being able to plan, carry out, and deliver research; create strategies to support vulnerable people; behavioural management; and other associated skills.
You could earn:
Psychotherapist
Typical salary:  £43,742 to £50,056
Starting salaries for trainee psychotherapists* in the NHS usually start at around £35,392 (Band 6 of the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay rates). Qualified NHS psychotherapists typically earn £43,742 to £50,056 (Band 7). Rates for practice work are typically between £40 and £100 per session.
*To practise as an adult psychotherapist, you should complete an accredited psychotherapy training programme. The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) accredits a number of postgraduate psychotherapy training programmes.
Equality, diversity and inclusion officer
Starting salary:  £18,000 to £28,000
Equality, diversity and inclusion officers typically start on salaries of £18,000 to £28,000 depending on employer, qualifications and experience. With significant experience, at a management or head of department level, salaries of £35,000 to £50,000 can be achieved.
Community development worker
Starting salary: £16,000 to £26,000
Community development worker salaries for those with two or more years' experience can rise to £36,000. For public sector posts, there are national pay scales and sometimes an allowance is awarded as compensation for unsocial hours. In the voluntary sector, pay varies considerably and often depends on experience and location.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk.
Solent Careers
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
We also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence
Every student at Solent University will also have the option to study an additional Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence qualification alongside their course. Free of charge, the course ensures you'll be prepared for a fantastic and varied career after graduation.Â
Tuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are:
- UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,790 per year
- International full-time fees: £19,081 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2026/27 additional costs are not yet available. For guidance, previous additional costs have been:Â
Compulsory costs
- The L2 and L3 Counselling Skills certificates external qualifications will incur an additional cost of £20 for L2 and £60 for L3 (correct at November 2024)
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £20. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points
- A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D*, a T-Level Merit, or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- GCSE English and Maths, grade C/4.Â
- For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
- International Foundation Year - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
For international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, our trusted partner, QA Higher Education offers the following pathway programme designed to develop your academic and English language skills:
- International Foundation Year - for progression to the first year of an undergraduate degree
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application
How to apply
Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 31 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
Find out what happens after you apply
Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Find out more about Solent's contextual offers
Alternative entry options
Applications for part-time courses are made directly to the University and can be made at any time prior to the start of the course. Please contact the admissions office for further details.
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT tests taken prior to 21 January 2026
- Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component.
TOEFL IBT tests taken from 21 January 2026
- Minimum overall score of 4.5 with a minimum of 4 in each individual component.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
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